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...
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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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...
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...
Firefighters battle blaze in Washington Township
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December 12, 2025
Several Mon Valley fire departments responded to a house fire about 1:45 a.m. Thursday on Axton Street in Washington Township. Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters, along with several m...
McKeesport board OKs study of improvement project
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 12, 2025
It would involve upgrades to the high school and the football stadium. At Thursday’s meeting, the McKeesport Area school board authorized an architectural firm to consider an $850,000 improvement plan...
City man who shot Parkway West driver pleads guilty
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December 12, 2025
Rashawn Hall accepted a plea agreement sentencing him to 4 to 8 years in prison. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive The man who repeatedly shot at a fellow motorist last year while the two drove on the Parkw...
Firearms deer hunting season to wrap up in Pennsylvania
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December 12, 2025
By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive The window of opportunity to go hunting for deer in Pennsylvania is quickly shrinking, as firearms deer season closes this Saturday. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reminded h...
WCHA receives grant for senior residence project
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December 12, 2025
Church View Senior Residences is expected to open next fall. By the MVI Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh announced Thursday that Westmoreland County Housing Authority was awarded a $1.25 million g...
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Rostraver Township
December 12, 2025
• Ronald Zaladonis, 47, of Donora was charged with strangulation, simple assault and harassment stemming from an alleged incident on Thursday, court records state. • John Mitchell, 51, of Charleroi wa...
Area realtors association partners with West Newton for parks funding
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December 11, 2025
A $7,500 Placemaking grant will be used for signage at West Newton Borough parks. For the MVI Enhancing public parks in West Newton is the goal of a $7,500 Placemaking grant awarded to the Realtors As...
I-70 crash snarls traffic
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December 11, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters and police were called to I-70 at Exit 46 about 3 p.m. Wednesday when this tractor-trailer left the road prior to the offramp. No injuries were reported. Firefighters c...
Glassport to address sewage rate increases
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
December 11, 2025
A town hall will be held after the next workshop meeting set for 6 p.m. Jan. 13. Glassport Borough Council will hold a town hall to discuss possible sewage rate increases. The town hall will be held a...