McKeesport Area homecoming royalty

McKeesport Area High School will host homecoming festivities tonight when the Tigers take on Mars. Shown are this year’s homecoming court candidates, sitting from left, Yarra Darwin, Amiyah Luster, Peyton Andrews and A’laysia Brewton. Standing, from left, are Aaron Reeder, Connor Sturgess, Darryl McCullough and Tory Anderson-Pearson. McKeesport Area School District

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Therapy dog

October 15, 2025

Therapy dog The South Allegheny School District is awaiting the arrival of Gladdy. A3 $ 2 00

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First responders honored for trench rescue

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 15, 2025

The Aug. 28 effort in Charleroi required cooperation from a large number of agencies. Charleroi Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. doesn’t talk much about his four-plus decades in the fire service. He doesn...

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Monessen library celebrated at 33rd annual luncheon

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

October 15, 2025

Former Rotary International president Stephanie Urchick was the featured speaker. St. Spyridon Hellenic Center was filled with love and peace Tuesday afternoon for the 33rd annual Friends of the Mones...

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Architectural firm may draw up plans for BVA buildings

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

October 15, 2025

Consolidating the two elementary schools could be an option for the district. During Tuesday’s work session, the Belle Vernon Area school board considered working with an architectural firm to develop...

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THURSDAY

October 15, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from the Ringgold and Elizabeth Forward school districts in Thursday’s MVI.

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Guilty plea in arson attack at governor’s mansion

October 15, 2025

Cody Balmer received 25 to 50 years under a plea agreement. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with g...