Leadership Washington County celebrates program’s graduates
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 17, 2026
The newest class of community leaders were honored during a special event at The Rooftop at CNX in Southpointe. For 25 years, Leadership Washington County has helped develop many of the business, nonp...
Reschenthaler announces $643K law enforcement grant
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
June 17, 2026
The congressman attended a press conference with Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Officials at the Westmoreland County Courthouse Tuesday announced...
Man accused of kicking police, fleeing traffic stop
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June 17, 2026
Monessen police are searching for a Rostraver Township man who allegedly led officers on a chase through two counties following a traffic stop. City police stopped Joshua Ross’s car for a traffic stop...
BVA Kennywood Day tickets on sale at the Rostraver municipal building
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June 17, 2026
Tickets are on sale for Belle Vernon Area’s Kennywood Park Day set for July 14. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased with cash or a check from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the ...
POLICE LOG
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Elizabeth
June 17, 2026
Donora • Cortney Blair Lowell, 35, of Donora was charged with use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Monday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisteri...
TRAFFIC BRIEF
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June 17, 2026
PennDOT District 12 announced that single- lane restrictions are scheduled to occur on westbound Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Route 51/I-70 Interchange) in Rostr...
700 cited, fined by state police for cellphone use while driving
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June 16, 2026
Hands-free cellphone remains legal in Pennsylvania. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive State troopers issued nearly 700 citations for violations of a new law that prohibits Pennsylvania drivers from holdin...
White Oak council reviewing workers’ compensation plan
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 16, 2026
Due to its claim history over the last five years, the borough would be placed on the plan with provisional standing. White Oak council tabled a resolution Monday evening that would have approved the ...
Saints Joachim and Anne Parish celebrates fish fry volunteers
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June 16, 2026
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Borough hosted a Fish Fry Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Friday at the R-Place Restaurant in Elizabeth Township. The Rev. Tom B...
Senior farmers market vouchers available
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June 16, 2026
The vouchers are redeemable only at participating farmers market/vendor sites. By the MVI The Pennsylvania Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides income eligible seniors with the opp...
Crime Brief
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June 16, 2026
A West Mifflin man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to charges of trafficking cocaine and cocaine base, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced. Richard Jasek, 42, pleaded guilty to three counts be...
Police Log
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Charleroi Regional
June 16, 2026
Carroll Township • Rayanne Dawn Cobb, 41, of Belle Vernon was charged with false identification and theft by unlawful taking stemming from an alleged incident June 9, court records state. • McKel Krys...
EV charging stations to expand
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 15, 2026
The Shapiro administration is committing $25 million to the statewide effort. Communities across Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties could see new electric vehicle charging stations as the S...
Boaters and Kayakers enjoy day on the river
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June 15, 2026
Saturday was a picture-perfect day in the Mon Valley and many folks headed to the Monongahela River for a day of fun on the water. Kayakers are shown enjoying the day at the docks in Coal Center. Naz ...
Power knocked out as more storms move through area
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June 15, 2026
Downed trees and utility lines were reported in parts of the region. By PATRICK VARINE and BRIAN RITTMEYER TribLive Thousands of Duquesne Light and West Penn Power customers are without power after a ...
NEWS BRIEF
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June 15, 2026
Elizabeth Township police are requesting help in identifying a driver who was involved in a hit-and-run crash in West Elizabeth. A video posted by the Elizabeth Township Police Department on Facebook ...
Kid’s Fishing Derby today at Renzie Park
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June 13, 2026
Lake Emilie in Renzie Park, McKeesport, is stocked and ready for today’s kids’ fishing derby. The annual event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon. Kids 15 and younger are invited to fish with their famil...
Photographic pioneer and McKeesport native Duane Michals dies
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June 13, 2026
His long career in the field was inspired by his experiences as a high school student in McKeesport. By KYLE NELSON For the MVI Throughout a career spanning nearly seven decades, Duane Michals became ...
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June 13, 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...
CRIME BRIEFS
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June 13, 2026
Man who drove suspects to homicide scene convicted of 2nd-degree murder A West Mifflin man was found guilty Wednesday of second-degree murder in a case in which he was accused of driving the shooters ...