Scenes from the 2024 Mon Valley Leathernecks ball
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November 8, 2025

Scenes from the 2024 Mon Valley Leathernecks ball

Retired Brig. Gen. David Papak uses a sword to cut the cake alongside Wally Fronzaglio at the 2024 Mon Valley Leathernecks Marine Corps Ball. This year’s ball, celebrating the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps, is set for 5 p.m. today at the at the Valley Inn Social Hall, 34 Snyder Ave., Monongahela. The ceremony begins at 5:45 p.m. A buffet-style dinner will follow with dancing until 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. Basket raffle tickets will be sold at the event. For more information or ...

Monessen students help plant trees
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Monessen students help plant trees
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The Monessen Shade Tree Commission recently received trees through TreePennsylvania’s Fall 2025 Bare Root Tree grant program. The Shade Tree Commission celebrated its Arbor Day on Saturday by adding 1...
Rezoning sought for recovery housing in Donora
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Rezoning sought for recovery housing in Donora
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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Many residents turned out to oppose the request, saying the facility would be better in another location. The Donora Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing Monday amidst scrutiny from residents...
Rostraver OKs land use plan for Dunkin’ Donuts
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Rostraver OKs land use plan for Dunkin’ Donuts
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
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It will be built across the street from the current Dunkin’ location. Rostraver Township commissioners approved a land use plan Monday for a new Dunkin’ Donuts location in the township. The board unan...
City Mission shop in Rostraver to close
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City Mission shop in Rostraver to close
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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A company spokesperson declined to address shutdown rumors involving the Uniontown and Monongahela locations. For years, shoppers stopping into the City Mission Thrift Store in Rostraver Township coul...
Sentence for ex-McKeesport officer who stole $1M leaves police union fuming
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Sentence for ex-McKeesport officer who stole $1M leaves police union fuming
November 18, 2025
Joseph Osinski was ordered to serve nine to 18 months in alternative housing, which the union calls a “travesty of justice.” By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A former McKeesport detective and union financi...
Time to get ‘merry and bright’ as Monongahela is set to usher in the holidays
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Time to get ‘merry and bright’ as Monongahela is set to usher in the holidays
November 18, 2025
The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to come eat, drink, shop, listen to music and get in the holiday spirit at Friday’s event. By the MVI Merry and Bright Night will kick o...