Donora making progress with code enforcement
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 11, 2025
The focus is on correcting violations, rather than fining borough residents. After years without a dedicated code enforcement officer, Donora is finally starting to see progress on the ground — and fo...
Suspect sought in McKeesport arson
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 11, 2025
Arthur Franklin III faces 14 charges, including two first-degree felonies, in a Sept. 3 fire. A man has been accused of setting fire to a White Street home in McKeesport in what police say was a reven...
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October 11, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — A food aid program that supports millions of low-income mothers and their young children received a $300 million infusion from the Trump administration this week, alleviating some an...
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October 11, 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...
McKeesport Area homecoming royalty
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October 10, 2025
McKeesport Area High School will host homecoming festivities tonight when the Tigers take on Mars. Shown are this year’s homecoming court candidates, sitting from left, Yarra Darwin, Amiyah Luster, Pe...
West Mifflin Area feeling effects of budget standoff
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 10, 2025
With state money tied up, the district is considering applying for a tax anticipation note. With Pennsylvania more than 100 days past its budget deadline and no indication that a deal will be reached ...
GoFundMe account to aid family whose home was destroyed by school bus
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 10, 2025
They need help with medical expenses and with finding a new car. A fundraiser has been set up for the family whose Forward Township home was condemned after being struck by a school bus Monday. Joe Fe...
MONESSEN LIONS OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
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October 10, 2025
Submitted Brayden Crews, son of Kevin and Cheriee-Donn Crews, was recently recognized as the Monessen Lions October Student of the Month. The senior class vice president, Brayden plays football and ba...
Monongahela discusses proposed sewage surcharge
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 9, 2025
City police Chief Kevin Harris announced they received a major donation for the K-9 police program. Monongahela Council had a first reading of a bill that would add a new surcharge for sanitary sewage...
Dayton Freight shipping company to build depot off I-70 near Smithton
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October 9, 2025
Dayton Freight is based in Dayton, Ohio. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A freight company is moving into Westmoreland County and bringing at least 50 jobs with it. Dayton Freight finalized the purchase...
Monessen historical society celebrates 30th anniversary
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October 9, 2025
The Greater Monessen Historical Society also celebrated the city’s Founders Day during its annual dinner and dance. For the MVI The Greater Monessen Historical Society celebrated its 30 anniversary on...
BLESSING OF THE PETS
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October 8, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro hosted its annual Blessing of Pets on Sunday at the Queen of the Rosary Campus in Glassport. More than 50 pets were given a ...
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
October 8, 2025
A state Supreme Court ruling forced the county to implement the system despite opposition from the Republican majority. The Westmoreland County commissioners on Tuesday approved a process to allow vot...
Man convicted of 1st-degree murder for gunning down his mom, her friend
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October 8, 2025
John Malcolm Smith V, 26, of McKeesport, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A McKeesport man will spend the rest of his life in state prison after a jury o...
Man charged with killing his mother presents closing argument at trial
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October 7, 2025
DaTwan Smith’s brother said the defendant also fired four shots at him. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Two days before police say a McKeesport man fatally shot his mother and her friend last year in Home...
U.S. Steel donates $542K for student scholarships
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October 7, 2025
Schools in White Oak and McKeesport were among the recipients of the donations. For the MVI Bridge Educational Foundation and its donor, U.S. Steel, donated $542,000 in scholarships to help families r...
Several people injured at apartment complex fire in McKeesport
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 6, 2025
Several people were transported to local hospitals for minor injuries. Crews put out a fire Sunday at a McKeesport apartment complex. According to our news partners at WTAE, the call came in just befo...
Pennsylvania apple growers more concerned with weather than tariffs
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October 6, 2025
A rainy spring followed by drought conditions isn’t conducive to producing a healthy crop. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Thousands of people descended on the Delmont area over the weekend for the annual ...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 6, 2025
Pastor Noah Stachelek invites people from all over the area to attend. A revival will be held at New Hope Assembly of God this week in Elizabeth. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Th...