Obituaries
June 24, 2026

Darla G. Kalvesmaki – Monessen

Darla G. Kalvesmaki, 75, of Monessen, died on June 20, 2026, at Presbyterian SeniorCare Southmont. She was born on Sept. 20, 1950, to the late Albert and Pauline Hatlapatka Suchy. Darla worked for Guttman Oil Company, J&A and Pennsylvania American Water. She was a member of the American Legion in Girard, Pa., Monessen Hilltop Fireman’s Club and a supporter of many charities such as the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Red Cross, Wounded Warrior and Disabled American Vet...

Pennwest runner cross-trains on Great Allegheny Passage
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June 24, 2026
Rosalyn Perozzi of Belle Vernon rides her bicycle Tuesday afternoon along the Great Allegheny Passage trail at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. A member of the PennWest California cross country...
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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June 24, 2026
The annual celebration in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park is scheduled for Aug. 18-20. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Coming off a successful Juneteenth celebration in McKeesport, Mayor Thomas Maglicco...
Clairton OKs new CBAs with Teamsters union
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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...
Senate approves bill to update nonprofit reporting requirements
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 24, 2026
Sponsored by two local senators, the bill received unanimous support. The state Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that would update financial reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations r...