Single-vehicle crash on I-70

Emergency crews from Belle Vernon Fire Company, Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company, North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services and the Pennsylvania State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 70 Eastbound between the Belle Vernon and North Belle Vernon exits. Photo courtesy of Dave Wadsworth

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His Place prepares for Block Party

September 24, 2026

Lisa Lyons, (left) manager of His Place Coffee, Community, and More, and staff member Lisa Little prepare games and signage Wednesday for the coffee shop’s fifth-anniversary block party, which will be...

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Washington Twp. begins process to take over MAWT

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 24, 2026

Municipal Authority of Washington Township General Manager Jan Amoroso said they were left in the dark about the decision. The Washington Township Board of Supervisors is taking the first steps to tra...

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Data center shows interest in Elizabeth Township development

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

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The commissioners said they’ll plan a public meeting when they have more information. As the number of data centers in Pennsylvania continues to grow — as well as opposition — Elizabeth Township offic...

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Donora updates pension plan for retired officers

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 24, 2026

The proposed ordinance consolidates 14 existing police pension ordinances into one. Qualifying retired Donora police officers could see their monthly pension benefits increase by $1,000 under an ordin...

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State of the Steel Valley breakfast celebrates growth

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

September 24, 2026

Steel Valley Accelerator hosted a legislative breakfast featuring state and county leaders. The ability of three different communities to collaborate was the takeaway from the inaugural State of the S...

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TODAY IN HISTORY

September 24, 2026

Today in history: Today is Thursday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2026. There are 98 days left in the year. On Sept. 24, 2017, more than 200 NFL players kneeled or sat during the national anthem after P...