POLICE LOG
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June 24, 2026

POLICE LOG

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• George Jackson, 70, of Charleroi was charged with intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered, and use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged traffic incident June 18, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. July 23.

Bus gets colorful look from Ringgold marching band
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Bus gets colorful look from Ringgold marching band
August 14, 2026
Members of the Ringgold High School Marching Band had a blast painting a bus for the Washington County Agricultural Fair, which begins Saturday and continues through Aug. 22 at the Washington County F...
McKeesport takes step toward possible high school renovations
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McKeesport takes step toward possible high school renovations
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2026
Mark Holtzman Sr. voted against the measure, citing concerns over the architect for the project. The McKeesport Area school board passed a resolution at Thursday’s meeting that could possibly lead to ...
Coal Center makes data center vote unanimous
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Coal Center makes data center vote unanimous
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 14, 2026
Six communities have approved a yearlong pause amid concerns regarding the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel mill property. One by one, six Mon Valley municipalities have voted to give themselves more ...
Street, park projects eyed in Monessen
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Street, park projects eyed in Monessen
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2026
Council also addressed the need for stronger code enforcement. Monessen City Council discussed several projects at Thursday’s meeting to improve roadways, streets and public parks. The projects includ...
Air Force Jr. ROTC ‘pause’ blindsides parents, students
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Air Force Jr. ROTC ‘pause’ blindsides parents, students
August 14, 2026
Resignations of both instructors in the program were accepted at Thursday’s meeting. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Some students involved in West Mifflin Area High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC prog...
Monessen not ready to release results of school air quality test
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Monessen not ready to release results of school air quality test
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2026
Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte said they will be reviewed before being shared with the public. Monessen City School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte released a statement Thursday regarding th...