Oliver the Office Cat raises money once again
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July 24, 2025

Oliver the Office Cat raises money once again

California-area celebrity Oliver the Office Cat, often seen at attorney Lisa Buday’s law office, celebrated his 10th birthday Wednesday evening at the borough’s Hollywood Pavilion. His annual party is a fundraising event for the animal rescue nonprofit Cross Your Paws in Greensburg. Buday, right, holds a painting of Oliver, who was a bit shy and stayed out of the spotlight. Julie Lawrence of Cross Your Paws, left, sits beside adoptable dog “Pippy,” also known as “Piper.” A link to donate to Cross Your Paws can be found on Oliver’s Facebook page, “Oliver the Office Cat,” or go to https://www.crossyourpaws.com/ donate2crossyourpawsrescue. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Elizabeth Forward Class of 2026 celebrates graduation
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June 11, 2026
Elizabeth Forward High School hosted commencement Wednesday at Warrior Stadium for the Class of 2026. Graduates Mya Morgan, Claire Elizabeth Balint, Taelor Paige Kennedy and Edward Denney are shown si...
McKeesport Area OKs final budget with no tax increase
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 11, 2026
The school board also approved to begin the design phase of a proposed renovation project at the high school. During a contentious voting meeting Wednesday, the McKeesport Area School Board unanimousl...
Elizabeth Township to host 4-day America250 celebration
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 11, 2026
The celebration is set for June 25-28 throughout Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Township will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary celebration with a weekend full of events, and many involved in the f...
Rockin’ on the Mon Riverfest to heat up the aquatorium
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June 11, 2026
Sponsored by the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency the third annual event is set for June 20. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The third annual Rockin’ on the Mon RiverFest returns to the Noble J. ...
Reschenthaler secures $200M for Southwest Pa.
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June 11, 2026
Projects that will impact the Mon Valley got a slice of the federal Community Project Funding. By the MVI Several projects that will impact the Mon Valley will receive a share of $34.5 million in fede...