Obituaries
September 9, 2026

William J. Debevec – Monongahela

William J. Debevec, 94, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 2, 2026, in his home. He was born Aug. 26, 1932, in Smithfield, a son of Andrew and Mary Poldan Debevec. Bill was a graduate of George’s Township High School in York Run and later earned a degree from Waynesburg College. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean War. He retired as an electronic technician from the Mine Safety and Health Administration i...

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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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 ...
Jury selection begins in trial for Sluganski’s accused killer
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
November 3, 2026
Johnathan Morris is accused of killing the McKeesport officer in 2023. Jury selection began Monday for the man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski nearly four years ago. Johnat...
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...
CFFC to hold Fayette Gives Watch Party
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
It will take place Thursday at the foundation’s office in Uniontown. The Community Foundation of Fayette County will host its first Fayette Gives Watch Party on Thursday, giving residents a chance to ...