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August 28, 2025

POLICE LOG

Jefferson Hills

• Joseph Lawrence Girdwood, 19, of Charleroi was charged with a small amount of personal use marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 25.

Officials eager for demolition of former Century III Mall property to be finished
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Officials eager for demolition of former Century III Mall property to be finished
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 29, 2026
West Mifflin elected leaders are also hoping for repairs to the Mon View Heights Apartment complex. Demolition of the former Century III Mall property and issues at the Mon View Heights Apartment comp...
‘SNOW’ SWEET!
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‘SNOW’ SWEET!
January 29, 2026
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Ringgold parent raises questions about safety and transparency
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 29, 2026
Parent Amy Carson spoke at the school board’s Jan. 21 meeting. Concerns over school safety and communication were posed to Ringgold leaders at a recent school board meeting. When the board met Jan. 21...
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January 29, 2026
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BVA approves compensation plan for school administrators
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 29, 2026
The plan sets salaries for top district administrators through 2030. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved an administrator Act 93 compensation plan last week that will begin this year and conti...