VALLEY GRAPEVINE Donora library to host Czech University dean Robert Marusak

A meet and greet with Robert Marusak, dean of Forestry and Wood Science, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave. He will discuss life in Slovakia and Czech Republic, the Communist takeover of the former Czechoslovakia and current events in Eastern Europe. He is a long distance runner and is on a return trip after competing in the Chicago marathon.

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Naomi Outreach honors veterans at annual luncheon

November 6, 2025

Naomi Outreach hosted its semi-annual luncheon for veterans Wednesday at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. Naomi Outreach was started in the early 1990s by Joni Kel...

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Election 2025: Voter turnout spikes across Mon Valley communities

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2025

Tuesday’s contest saw higher turnout statewide than the typical municipal election. Mon Valley voters Tuesday raised the bar for turnout in a municipal election, as highly contested school board races...

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Fourth Street Foods seeks buyer to avoid lay offs

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 6, 2025

The company announced plans to shut down in early October, citing $80 million of defaulted loans. Fourth Street Foods, a major food manufacturing plant in Fallowfield Township remains operational as i...

Commissioners look to make cuts, end contract with county chamber

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Commissioners look to make cuts, end contract with county chamber

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 6, 2025

The Washington County Commissioners are expected to vote at 2 p.m. today on the board’s contract with the county chamber of commerce. As budget uncertainty lingers at the state and federal levels, Was...

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McKeesport promotes Angert to captain of patrol

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2025

The city has been promoting and hiring new officers for the police force. During Wednesday’s council meeting, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko announced the hiring of a new captain of patrol, continu...

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Judge Neuman makes history with state Superior Court win

November 6, 2025

Democrats Stella Tsai, Brandon Neuman win open seats on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth and Superior Courts. By KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Democrat Stella Tsai has won a seat on Pennsylvania’s ...