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September 18, 2025

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

The Greater Monessen Historical Society will feature a presentation by John J. Turanin, author of “Tin Men, Steel Soldiers,” the price paid in World War II by a Pennsylvania mill town, at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Monessen Public Library, 326 Donner Ave. The event is open to the public free of charge.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Monongahela
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Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Monongahela
December 20, 2025
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited their Santa house in downtown Monongahela for the last night of the season on Friday. Lillian Shvarts, 17, of Monongahela stopped to take a photo with them. The Monongahel...
Spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear
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Spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear
December 20, 2025
Christmas spirit is alive and well around the Mon Valley. Above, California Area Elementary School students were greeted by these “elves,” Principal Dr. Rachel Nagy and staff members Julie Iams, Steph...
West Mifflin ‘Santa cops’ wrap up holiday cheer
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West Mifflin ‘Santa cops’ wrap up holiday cheer
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 20, 2025
The police department also delivered toys to West Mifflin elementary students. For the seventh annual year, the West Mifflin Police Department hosted its toy drive to help local children have a bright...
Valley towns awarded grants, LSA funds
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Valley towns awarded grants, LSA funds
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 20, 2025
Millions of dollars in funding was awarded to local municipalities for projects. This week, several state legislators announced millions of dollars in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funds for their r...
Snow squalls, wind cause damage, power outages
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Snow squalls, wind cause damage, power outages
December 20, 2025
No white Christmas is expected for the Mon Valley this year. By the MVI High winds and dangerous snow squalls impacted roads and caused power outages around the Mon Valley Friday. Multiple counties ac...
PennWest: New curriculum could include program cuts, additions
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PennWest: New curriculum could include program cuts, additions
December 20, 2025
Students say arts programs at PennWest California are in jeopardy. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Students at Pennsylvania Western University’s California campus fear that planned academic program changes...