Pamela Chacko Hartshorn – Rostraver Township
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November 18, 2025

Pamela Chacko Hartshorn – Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Pamela Chacko Hartshorn, 76, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in her home sur rounded by loved ones. Born on Feb. 10, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kay Chacko. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. A graduate of West Virginia University and the University

MVI’s Christmas Cheer Club returns to help with holidays
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MVI’s Christmas Cheer Club returns to help with holidays
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 28, 2025
Gifts for children in need can be dropped off starting Monday morning. The Mon Valley Independent’s Christmas Cheer Club will kick off Monday, continuing a decades-long tradition of fulfilling holiday...
Donora native to run against Reschenthaler
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Donora native to run against Reschenthaler
November 28, 2025
Democrat Alan Bradstock will hold a campaign kickoff event next week. By the MVI A Donora native has announced he will seek the 14th Congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler. A...
Skill games again avoid regulation in Pennsylvania
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Skill games again avoid regulation in Pennsylvania
November 28, 2025
A dispute over the level of taxation and accusations of retribution derailed another attempt to regulate them. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This year’s state budget did...
Belle Vernon Area Rotarians honored with prestigious Paul Harris Fellows awards
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Belle Vernon Area Rotarians honored with prestigious Paul Harris Fellows awards
November 28, 2025
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or who have contributions made in their name to the Rotary. For the MVI Seven Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club members were hono...
Ribbon-cutting celebrates latest Pricedale park upgrades
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Ribbon-cutting celebrates latest Pricedale park upgrades
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 28, 2025
Phase 3 work was recently completed at Betty Ambler Park in Rostraver Township. Last week, Rostraver Township officials held the official ribbon-cutting for Phase 3 of Betty Ambler Park, which has bee...
Valley businesses going big for Small Business Saturday
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Valley businesses going big for Small Business Saturday
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 28, 2025
Created 16 years ago by American Express, Small Business Saturday is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving to generate support for locally owned stores. Across the Mon Valley, the start of the holiday ...