Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
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December 13, 2025
Chelsey Borne of Belle Vernon and Mitchell Fincik of Perryopolis portrayed Mary and Joseph in a Living Nativity Friday evening at Harmony Acres Dairy Farm in Washington Township. The event was present...
Donora honors Rands as his time as police chief nears end
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 13, 2025
He will retire at the end of the year and take a seat on council in January. After 35 years in uniform, Donora police Chief Neal Rands is closing one chapter of service. But retirement won’t pull him ...
Raymond has big plans for Charleroi Ford dealership
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December 13, 2025
A new two-story building will be constructed on the lot. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Davies Ford car dealership in Charleroi is under new ownership, which brings a new name, Gerry Raymond Ford, alo...
Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2025
The event has been a tradition in the West Mifflin Area School District for the past decade. West Mifflin Area families attended an annual tradition at the school district’s middle school — its Sensit...
Another blast of winter in the forecast
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By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
December 13, 2025
A storm is expected to arrive this afternoon, bringing 3 to 6 inches of snow to the region. Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for a snowy weekend. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National ...
Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
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December 13, 2025
The improvements are focused on “maintaining reliable service and protecting public health.” For the MVI Pennsylvania American Water is investing in critical infrastructure improvements to strengthen ...
Elizabeth Township junior commissioner has new sign in place
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2025
Lily Racunas coordinated the effort for the welcome/exit sign placed near the Boston Bridge. Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Lily Racunas has completed a new sign for the area. During the four ...
Air show on hiatus for 2026
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December 13, 2025
The Airport Authority is seeking a headliner amid a facilities update. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Westmoreland County Airport Authority executive director said Friday the 2026 air show is on hia...
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December 13, 2025
Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...
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December 13, 2025
Rostraver Township Police held their annual “Santa Cop” event Thursday at the Rostraver Walmart. More than 100 people showed up to buy gifts from the wish lists of students in the Belle Vernon Area Sc...
Things are about to get worse for Mike Johnson
Politics
December 13, 2025
Here’s a conundrum for Republican politicians going into 2026, and even 2028. What do you do when you’ve turned the GOP into a Trump-branded, populist, anti-establishment party but your party controls...
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December 13, 2025
To the Editor: The Elizabeth Forward School District can no longer hide behind the word “emergency.” Emergency procurement exists to address immediate threats to safety and continuity of education— no...
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Christmas tree raffle being held at Penn Highlands MV
December 13, 2025
The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue. Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem drinkers...
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MONDAY
December 13, 2025
• Community Cantata, First Christian Church of Charleroi, 61 Walnut Ridge Road, 3 p.m. • Breakfast with Santa, Epiphany of Our Lord Church Hall, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., $5...
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
December 13, 2025
Dog owners in Pennsylvania will pay more to license their pets in 2026. The state’s Department of Agriculture said dog license fees will increase $2 for the upcoming year and could rise another $1 in ...
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West Mifflin
December 13, 2025
• Nicholas Moranelli III, 40, of McKeesport was charged with harassment stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records state. • Shaleya Smalls, 22, of Pittsburgh was charged with theft by u...
Santa Cop: Rostraver police help make holidays brighter
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 12, 2025
Shopping for the annual event took place Thursday at Walmart. The Rostraver Township Police Department, with the help of Belle Vernon Area School District, held another successful Santa Cop shopping e...
No tax hike in Donora, but sewer fee will double
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 12, 2025
Mayor Don Pavelko said recent projects have left the fund nearly empty. With three members absent, Donora council unanimously passed a preliminary 2026 budget Thursday that leaves property taxes uncha...
BVA Federal Credit Union supports local food pantry
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December 12, 2025
The BVA Federal Credit Union recently presented a $3,000 donation to the Washington Township/Fayette City Food Pantry. Shown, from left, are credit union accountant John Lofink, board members John Zad...