As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored
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June 24, 2026

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

By By NANCY MARIE SPEARS The Imprint 

Hundreds of Indigenous people have testified. They’ve sobbed, cursed and laughed in spite of it all. Many told stories about their time in boarding schools that they’ve kept inside for decades, finally able to begin recovering from childhood trauma.

Air monitoring project reveals concerns
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 24, 2026
Data collection will continue in the area through December. Protect PT and the Environmental Health Project held a joint information session on Monessen’s air quality Tuesday at Monessen High School. ...
International Village to relocate some activities
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
June 24, 2026
The annual celebration in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park is scheduled for Aug. 18-20. Coming off a successful Juneteenth celebration in McKeesport, Mayor Thomas Maglicco is eager to expand upon anothe...
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
June 24, 2026
The city is also planning legislation to control the spread of vape shops. Clairton officials approved collective bargaining agreements Tuesday night with Teamsters Local Union 205, representing cleri...
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June 24, 2026
Don’t miss our coverage of Monessen Night Out in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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June 24, 2026
MACUNGIE, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in battleground Pennsylvania on Tuesday, attempting to shift attention to the U.S. economy in his first major public event ou...