SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO BVA GRADUATE

The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club awarded a scholarship to Belle Vernon Area High School graduate Thomas Sedlak. During his time at BVA, TJ was the founder and president of the Computer Science Club, president of the French Club, secretary of the Mathematics Club, member of the Interact Club, Penn State 4.0 Club and a member of the National Honor Society for Science, Social Studies and French. He tutored students from 17 different countries to help them prepare for the SAT. He also...

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Belle Vernon welcomes holiday season with Light-Up Night

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 29, 2025

The festivities had to be moved indoors due to Friday’s cold weather. Belle Vernon’s annual Light-Up Night on Friday was full of seasonal fun and joy. Held at Belle Vernon Fire Company’s social hall i...

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Annual Zombek light display begins tonight

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 29, 2025

The Elizabeth Township holiday event features a 20-minute show and special visitors. One Elizabeth Township neighborhood will continue to glow a little brighter this upcoming holiday season. In what h...

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Donora ushers in the holiday season with Twinkle Bright Night

November 29, 2025

Lydia Oslowski, 9, and Lucy Oslowski, 7, of Monessen attended Twinkle Bright Night in Donora on Friday. The holiday event, presented by Donora Union Pharmacy and the Donora Smog Commemorative Committe...

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Time capsule to contain legacy of Charleroi glassmaking

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 29, 2025

It will be buried at noon Monday in Meadow Avenue Park and won’t be opened for 100 years. Charleroi will close out one of the most defining chapters in its history with a ceremony meant to outlast all...

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Unseasonably cold weather to persist in Southwest Pa.

November 29, 2025

Mixed precipitation is also in the forecast, including today and Sunday. By JACK TROY TribLive Get cozy, because frigid temperatures are here to stay in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The National Weather...

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Goughnour, Pisciottano oppose hike in water rates

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 29, 2025

They contend Pennsylvania American’s proposal would cause financial strain for too many area residents. Two Mon Valley lawmakers say Pennsylvania American Water’s latest rate-hike request would put to...