REHOBOTH NURSERY SCHOOL STUDENTS STAGE CHRISTMAS PLAY
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December 24, 2025

REHOBOTH NURSERY SCHOOL STUDENTS STAGE CHRISTMAS PLAY

The 4-year-old class at the Rehoboth Nursery School of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township is shown preparing for the play, “The Birth of Jesus.” In the back are their teacher, Terri Evans, and assistants Sarah Blair and Mindy Ortolona. Submitted

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Christmas isn’t a day off for everyone
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Christmas isn’t a day off for everyone
Some Valley residents will be on a regular work schedule today and tomorrow
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve looks different depending on the job. As residents in the Mon Valley rush through final errands and preparations, others are still on the clock, carrying forward on a holiday that doesn’...
McKeesport Candy Co. makes sweet holiday memories
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McKeesport Candy Co. makes sweet holiday memories
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2025
The business has been churning out Christmas treats since 1927. The holiday season is one of the busiest times at McKeesport Candy Co., and staff members are excited to spread the holiday cheer with s...
West Mifflin students give back at holiday time
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West Mifflin students give back at holiday time
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2025
They participated in a gift drive to help children in need. There are several ways the West Mifflin Area School District community, teachers and students have been giving back to the community this ho...
Federal agency makes 2 recommendations to improve safety at Clairton Coke Works plant
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Federal agency makes 2 recommendations to improve safety at Clairton Coke Works plant
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
December 24, 2025
U.S. Steel says it continues to work with CSB on the investigation. An independent, nonregulatory federal agency investigating a deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant this fal...
Elizabeth OKs budget with no tax increase
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Elizabeth OKs budget with no tax increase
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2025
The borough has gone four years without raising property taxes. Elizabeth Borough council approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at Tuesday’s meeting. Under the budget, total revenues and expendi...
MON VALLEY INDEPENDENT COLORING CONTEST WINNERS
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MON VALLEY INDEPENDENT COLORING CONTEST WINNERS
December 24, 2025
Here are the winners of the Mon Valley Independent’s annual holiday coloring contest. Shown, from left, are 3-4 age group winner Tybee Martin, 4, of Fayette City; 5-7 age group winner Amelia Smith, 5,...