Shirley Jean Mitchell – Elco

Shirley Jean Mitchell, 92, of Elco, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Long Branch on July 4, 1934, a daughter of the late L.V. and Elizabeth Hess Kent. Shirley loved attending the local bingos and local casinos. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Geraldine (John) Mavrovich of Roscoe, Debbie (Michael) Anderson of Belle Vernon, Christine (Barry) Jones of Roscoe, Lora (Ronald) Wozniak of Elco and Teri Mitchell of Elco; nine grandch...

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Jamaica’s Trunk or Treat is Halloween tradition

October 22, 2026

The McKeesport-area organizer is preparing for her sixth annual Trunk or Treat, a community celebration fueled by her dedication and the generosity of others. By JENNIFER MCCALLA ...

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BVA approves bond resolution for new school project

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

October 22, 2026

Some directors argued that it’s too early to commit to issuing bonds. The Belle Vernon Area school board passed a bond resolution for the district’s elementary school project at Tuesday’s meeting. Boa...

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Former Steeler helps mark milestone in well cleanup

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 22, 2026

Jerome Bettis took part in a ceremony Wednesday in Finleyville marking the 500th well addressed under Gov. Josh Shapiro. A leaking natural gas well in Washington County has become a milestone in Penns...

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Dispute hangs over EF school board meeting

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

October 22, 2026

Thomas Sharkey claims that board President Jamie Evans threatened him at Friday’s football game. More Elizabeth Forward school board members are not getting along, which was the “elephant in the room”...

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Halloween parades in the Mon Valley

October 22, 2026

Allegheny County • Clairton — Annual Halloween costume contest and parade around the city building, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31. • Dravosburg — Annual children’s Halloween costume contest, 5 p.m. Oct. 31, ...

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Trick or Treat times in the Mon Valley

October 22, 2026

Allegheny County • Clairton — 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 • Dravosburg — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 • Elizabeth Borough —6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 • Elizabeth Township — 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 • Forward Township — 6 to 8 ...