Volunteers reviving Friends of the Belle Vernon Public Library
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 25, 2026
After more than 25 years of inactivity, the Friends group is being revived by a growing circle of volunteers. From a high school senior to longtime residents, a small but determined group is rebuildin...
Mon Valley man charged with sexually assaulting student at Fayette County school
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March 25, 2026
Daniel Cervone of Carroll Township was a JROTC instructor with Laurel Highlands High School. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive An instructor at Laurel Highlands High School in Fayette County was arrested ...
Twin Rivers Elementary School reading champs
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March 25, 2026
Twin Rivers Elementary School third-grade students recently participated in an eightweek Reading Champions Program designed to promote a love of literacy. Sponsored by U.S. Steel and the Pittsburgh Pe...
Sheetz to hire 500 employees across Pa.
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March 25, 2026
Each of the 315 locations will host on-the-spot interviews. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Sheetz plans to hire 500 new employees at its stores across Pennsylvania. The hiring day takes place from 8 a.m. to ...
McKeesport Area staff member put on leave after incident involving student
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Area man faces multiple charges after domestic dispute
March 25, 2026
The McKeesport Area School District said one of its staff members has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into a reported incident involving a student. The district relea...
ICE agents deployed at Pittsburgh airport
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March 24, 2026
TSA wait times Monday were roughly 5 to 20 minutes. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Pittsburgh International Airport officials confirmed on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were a...
Bunny breakfast at Saints Joachim and Anne Parish
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March 24, 2026
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/ Glassport/ Liberty Boro hosted a Bunny Breakfast on Saturday at the St. Eugene Campus in Liberty. Forty-five children and their families participa...
IU1 to host student showcase today at PennWest California
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March 24, 2026
Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) announced the return of its annual Student Showcase, a premier event celebrating the creativity, technical skill, and academic excellence of students from across Fayette, Gre...
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March 24, 2026
City man accused of threatening neighbor, firing gun A McKeesport man is accused of threatening and intimidating a neighbor along with shooting off four rounds from his gun in his back yard. Frank Spi...
POLICE LOG
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Clairton
March 24, 2026
Charleroi Regional • Cassie Ellen King, 35, of Belle Vernon was charged with false identification to law enforcement stemming from an alleged incident Saturday, court records state. A preliminary hear...
McKeesport police hold community event
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March 23, 2026
The purpose was to familiarize city residents with some of the newer members of the force. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI More than 30 McKeesport police officers, Chief Josh Alfer, Mayor Thomas Maglic...
Pa. Senate approves bill to protect state residents with communication barriers
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 23, 2026
Sen. Pat Stefano was one of the bill’s sponsors. The state Senate has unanimously approved a bill sponsored by state Sen. Pat Stefano, R-Bullskin Township, that would help protect individuals with com...
AHN Jefferson Hospital gets coronary surgery honor
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 23, 2026
It received a three-star designation from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. AHN Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills has been given a three-star designation for its aortic valve replacement with coro...
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March 23, 2026
• PublicSource town hall meeting, Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part 2: Connellsville to McKeesport, West Overton Museum, 112 W. Overton Road, Scottdale, 6 to 8 p.m. • Pizza/pizza burger sale, ...
Municipal authority extends contract with private manager
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
March 21, 2026
Authority board members on Thursday approved a five-year contract extension with Resource Development and Management Inc. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Johnstown company that has served as the priv...
Valley communities awarded recreation project funding
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 21, 2026
West Newton’s Vine Street Park will receive funding for a new playground. From neighborhood playground upgrades to river and trail planning, communities across southwestern Pennsylvania are set to see...
Monessen Lions support Mon Valley Paws
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March 21, 2026
The Monessen Lions Club recently contributed $1,000 to the Mon Valley Paws pet food drive. Shown pictured are Lion Randy Marino from Mon Valley Paws, Lion Angelo Loulis, and Lion Cleon Kordistos. Subm...
Two-vehicle accident on I-70
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March 21, 2026
The Charleroi Fire Department responded to a twovehicle accident Friday evening on Interstate 70 West near the Charleroi exit. One person was transported by EMS to a local hospital. Charleroi Fire Dep...
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March 21, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...
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McKeesport
March 21, 2026
• Michael Metts, 38, of Connellsville was charged persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control stemming from an alleged incident on Friday, court records state. • Elaine Waller, 72, of McKeesport...