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August 14, 2026

How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences during back-to-school and beyond

By By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Parent- teacher conferences can conjure a familiar scene: adults crammed into child-size chairs, listening to teachers run through a list of students’ achievements and struggles.

Monessen’s middle/high school ready to reopen
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
A mold issue has been resolved and students will return later this month. Monessen City School District is preparing to welcome students back to its middle/ high school building after months of mold r...
Data center letter made public
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
A standing-room-only crowd attended Monday’s meeting, with many expressing opposition. A letter addressing the proposed data center development in Elizabeth Township was read at Monday’s meeting, and ...
MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
Comments from riders and non-riders are welcome through Nov. 30. Changes could be coming to public transportation in the Mon Valley, and local residents have an opportunity to help decide what those c...
Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
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November 3, 2026
Everyone who’s in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast their vote. By the MVI Today is Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a lot is riding on this year’s midterms. Democrats and Republicans are figh...
Elizabeth Rotary distributes dictionaries
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November 3, 2026
The Rotary Club of Elizabeth recently held their its annual Elizabeth Forward School District third-grade dictionary distribution to all three primary schools: Central Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementar...
Remixxd by Steel City Galleries to open at new location tonight
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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
A soft opening is set for tonight. Remixxd by Steel City Galleries will celebrate its 25th anniversary by unveiling its new retail location in Monessen. Opening events include a preview from 6 to 9 p....