Historian recalls JFK’s visits to McKeesport
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October 31, 2026
By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI The 35th president debated Richard Nixon in the city in 1947, then returned for a campaign event in 1962. Inspired in part by his schoolaged son Cameron, along with a de...
Monessen Elks Lodge presents gratitude grant to Monessen VFD No. 1
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October 31, 2026
The Monessen Elks 773 presented gas detection equipment to Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 1. The equipment was purchased by the Elks through a $4,000 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. ...
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds
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October 31, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Early voting is significantly outpacing the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competit...
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October 31, 2026
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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Clairton
October 31, 2026
Charleroi Regional • David A White, 59, of Charleroi was charged with two counts of DUI, two counts of disorderly conduct engaged in fighting and simple assault stemming from an alleged traffic incide...
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CRIME BRIEF
October 31, 2026
A McKeesport woman accidentally caused a fire with her child in the house and slept through the incident, according to McKeesport police. Stevi Jones, 30, was charged with endangering the welfare of c...
Volunteers needed for Operation Troop Appreciation’s HQ project
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 30, 2026
Help is sought with landscaping work scheduled for Nov. 13 and 14. Operation Troop Appreciation in West Mifflin is looking for volunteers to help complete its headquarters. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. ...
White Oak salon opens new location after building sold
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 30, 2026
Elegante Details Salon in White Oak celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Elegante Details Salon in White Oak got a brand new makeover. The full-service salon that offers hair services, nails/ pedicure se...
Saints Joachim and Anne host trunk or treat
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October 30, 2026
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/ Glassport/Liberty Borough recently celebrated trunk or treat at the St. Michael campus in Elizabeth. Above, Joan Kilgore, director of Religious Ed...
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Police: Woman’s cocaine use endangered children
October 30, 2026
A Herminie man was ordered to serve up to 12 years in prison for a 2024 hatchet attack and the sexual assault of a man last year in Hempfield. Kyle Joseph Bair, 34, pleaded guilty in two cases on Wedn...
Westmoreland sheriff resumes warrant service
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October 30, 2026
Judge Christopher Feliciani demanded the sheriff’s office resume duties. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Sheriff James Albert announced Thursday that deputies in his office have resum...
TRAFFIC BRIEFS
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I-70 lane restrictions continue in Rostraver
October 30, 2026
The Pennsylvania Turnpike announced that for approximately the next 20 days, a single lane closure could be in place northbound along state Route 51 (south Route 51) in Jefferson Hills Borough, as cre...
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October 30, 2026
• Jessica Lee Braucher, 33, of McKeesport was charged with simple assault, and resisting arrest stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisteri...
Hallween Pet costume contest held in West Mifflin
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October 29, 2026
Casey Squires presents her cat Thea as a bumblebee to West Mifflin Borough council members and guest judges A.J. Olasz and Mike Moses during West Mifflin Community Foundation’s inaugural Halloween Pet...
Clairton council addresses bank building, hears from residents
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October 29, 2026
Council also heard from several residents at the meeting. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Clairton’s Legislative Council meeting Tuesday night focused a lot on the youth of the city, the condition of s...
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State police,
October 29, 2026
Charleroi Regional • Byron Torres Rodtiguez, 36, of Charleroi was charged with two counts of DUI stemming from an alleged incident Sept. 15, court records state. State police, Greensburg • Scott T. Cr...
Crime shorts
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October 29, 2026
Valley man accused of breaking into a car, assaulting cop, damaging lock up A Donora man is accused of attempting to break into a car, resisting arrest and assaulting police. Ahijah Kriamakabar, 18, w...
TRAFFIC BRIEF I-70 lane restrictions continue in Rostraver
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October 29, 2026
PennDOT District 12 announced traffic impacts will continue on Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Route 51/I-70 Interchange), in Rostraver Township. Single-lane restri...
Judge demands sheriff resume warrant service in Westmoreland Co.
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October 29, 2026
Serving arrest warrants is one of the key functions of the department. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas President judge demanded Sheriff James Albert resume work ...
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October 29, 2026
Thursday Events • Camelot Comes to the Tube City, John F. Kennedy’s 1982 visit to McKeesport, McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, 1832 Arboretum Drive, McKeesport, 1 p.m. • Donora Smog Comm...