Holly Day celebration in California
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December 6, 2025

Holly Day celebration in California

Stephen Shamay, 10, Olivia Rice, 8, Clayton Rice, 4, and Brielle Rice, 6, all of California Borough, pose for a photo with Santa during Friday’s Holly Day Celebration at Hollywood Pavilion in California. See more photos on A4 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent.com. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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HALLOWEEN FUN IN MCKEESPORT
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HALLOWEEN FUN IN MCKEESPORT
October 26, 2026
Renzie Park was full of Halloween spirit on Saturday as McKeesport’s annual Halloween Parade brought out costumes, big smiles, and plenty of fall fun. Shown above, city Mayor Tom Maglicco and recreati...
Mon/Fayette Expressway extension to open
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Mon/Fayette Expressway extension to open
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 26, 2026
After years of construction, the first two sections of the southern half of the expressway are set to open to drivers on Nov. 20, just in time for Thanksgiving. The first two sections of the new Mon/F...
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October 26, 2026
We’ll have photos from the Elizabeth Halloween parade in Tuesday’s edition.
Elementary school students recognized at board meeting
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Elementary school students recognized at board meeting
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
October 26, 2026
The students were honored at last week’s school board meeting. Students from Belle Vernon Area’s Marion and Rostraver Elementary schools received student recognition awards during Tuesday’s board meet...