Around The Valley
November 19, 2025

POLICE LOG

McKeesport

• Joshua David Alvarez, 38, of Elizabeth was charged with driving with a suspended license and traffic violations stemming from an alleged incident Friday, court records state.

More than a meal: SPHS community outreach volunteers serve food, smiles — and hope
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More than a meal: SPHS community outreach volunteers serve food, smiles — and hope
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 22, 2025
More than 400 people were served a hot Thanksgiving dinner at Riverside Place in Charleroi. The warm aroma of turkey, stuffing and sweet potatoes filled Riverside Place on Friday during the annual SPH...
Charleroi’s Nancy Ellis wins 2 races, will serve on council
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Charleroi’s Nancy Ellis wins 2 races, will serve on council
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 22, 2025
Council will appoint a new mayor after the new council members are sworn into office in January. Despite winning the Charleroi mayor’s race by seven votes, Nancy J. Ellis will not return to the positi...
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MONDAY
November 22, 2025
We’ll have photos from holiday events in McKeesport and North Belle Vernon in Monday’s e-edition.
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E-INDEX
November 22, 2025
online only New oil drilling E1 Ukraine peace plan E2 What the Grub E3 Real Stats E7 Sports Overtime E9-11
Monongahela kicks off the holidays with Merry & Bright Night
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Monongahela kicks off the holidays with Merry & Bright Night
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 22, 2025
The event is a team effort by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce and the city. Monongahela pulled out all the stops on Friday for the annual Merry and Bright Night, celebrating with music, firew...