Powerball jackpot tops $1.3 billion
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September 3, 2025

Powerball jackpot tops $1.3 billion

Kristy Jackson, store manager at Duritza’s in North Belle Vernon, rings up lottery tickets Tuesday afternoon. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to more than $1.3 billion for tonight’s drawing, making it one of the largest in the game’s history. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Vally Honors Fallen Patriots
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Vally Honors Fallen Patriots
May 26, 2026
Fayette City Poppy Princess Brynlee Bilski rides in the Fayette City Memorial Day parade on Monday. Joining her on the decorated utility vehicle are, from left, Rosalee Bennett, Emberlee Bennett, Brae...
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Deadline extended for tax/rent rebate program in Pa.
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 26, 2026
Under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s expansion of the PTRR program, the maximum standard rebate increased from $650 to $1,000. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced earlier this month that his administration would extend ...
Hours-long standoff in Donora ends with arrest
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Hours-long standoff in Donora ends with arrest
May 26, 2026
A SWAT team was at the scene on Saturday, along with multiple police departments. By the MVI An hours-long SWAT situation ended with an arrest late Saturday evening in Donora. Dispatchers told WTAETV ...
Maglicco marks first Memorial Day as mayor with solemn service
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Maglicco marks first Memorial Day as mayor with solemn service
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
May 26, 2026
The annual Memorial Day service brought together veterans, elected officials and community members. For McKeesport’s Tom Maglicco, a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, participating in his ...
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Elizabeth Twp. gets $25,000 U.S. Steel donation
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 26, 2026
The commissioners also addressed speeding concerns during a recent workshop meeting. Elizabeth Township commissioners recently announced they received a $25,000 donation from U.S. Steel for upgrades a...