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June 24, 2026

MAKING THE GRADE

Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., named the following local students to the spring-semester dean’s list: Madison Alessio of Elizabeth, majoring in marketing and professional sales. Alessio is an Elizabeth Forward High School graduate.

National Night Out brings community together
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National Night Out brings community together
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 5, 2026
The annual event promotes closer relationships between first responders and the public. Hundreds of Mon Valley residents gathered under sunny skies with local first responders for Tuesday’s Mon Valley...
Monessen School Board to vote on Adelphoi classroom at the middle school
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Monessen School Board to vote on Adelphoi classroom at the middle school
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 5, 2026
Adelphoi Education Inc. offers educational programs for at-risk youths. Looming uncertainty, rumors and questions online surfaced during Monessen City school board’s public information meeting Tuesday...
Fun At McKeesport’s Riverfront Festival
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Fun At McKeesport’s Riverfront Festival
August 5, 2026
Terrell Payne, of McKeesport, and his son Mitchell Payne, age 13, try kayaking for the first time on the Youghiogheny River during the City of McKeesport’s first Riverfront Festival on Saturday at Ger...
Neighbors strengthen bonds with first responders at McKeesport’s Night Out
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Neighbors strengthen bonds with first responders at McKeesport’s Night Out
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
August 5, 2026
A hot summer night greeted those attending National Night Out at the Fawcett Plan. Temperatures hovered around 88 degrees a little after 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Fawcett Plan of McKeesport for the annual...
Police officer charged with DUI suspended while case is pending
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Police officer charged with DUI suspended while case is pending
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 5, 2026
Carroll Township supervisors unanimously approved the action Tuesday night. Pending the outcome of criminal proceedings, Carroll Township part-time police officer Kevin Deems will remain off the payro...
Old Garage Comng Down At Penn Highlands
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Old Garage Comng Down At Penn Highlands
August 5, 2026
Following initial site preparation, demolition work began this week on the parking garage at Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Carroll Township. Crews have started taking down the back corner of the struct...