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August 12, 2025

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Fire strikes home in Monongahela

5-year-old with autism found dead in McKeesport

The body of a missing child with autism was discovered in a river near McKeesport on Monday, according to WPXI.

Five-year-old Malik Patterson had been reported missing from the Harrison Village area of the city around 10 a.m. Monday.

Fire strikes home in Monongahela

Firefighters responded to an early-morning blaze Monday in Monongahela, officials tell our news partners at WTAE. The fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. at a home on Decker Street. No injuries were reported.

Parkway East fully reopens after weekend work closure

After a weekend closure, the Parkway East is fully reopen on both the eastbound and westbound lanes, PennDOT officials announced early Monday morning.

Officials said work replacing an overhead sign structure between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and Edgewood/Swissvale interchange was completed early, with the roadway opening back up a little before 3 a.m. Monday.

The closure was originally expected to last until 5 a.m. Monday morning.

— TribLive

Lenten Fish Fry at Epiphany of Our Lord Church
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March 14, 2026
Volunteers gather behind the bake sale table during the weekly Lenten fish fry at Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church in Monessen. The parish hosts the event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday, serv...
Fire strikes Glassport home
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 14, 2026
High winds caused flames to spread to two other nearby structures. Firefighters battled heavy flames and smoke at a Glassport home Friday morning. The fire originated at 802 Ohio Ave., and winds cause...
High winds knock out power, topple trees
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 14, 2026
All of Southwestern Pa. was affected by strong wind gusts Friday night. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in the Mon Valley and across the greater Pittsburgh region Friday evening becau...
$5M grant eyed for EFHS improvements
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 14, 2026
School board members received an update on construction. Elizabeth Forward School District will seek a $5 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant to be used for upgrades at the high school. T...
Elementary center in Donora needs roof repairs
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 14, 2026
Council also approved fees for park rentals. From park rental fees to street event signage, Donora council addressed several operational matters during Thursday’s meeting. Among the items on the agend...
Residents escape West Mifflin fire
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 14, 2026
Two people were able to get out of the Sylvan Avenue home without injuries. Two people escaped a fire that broke out at a West Mifflin property early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to a fire a...