Apple Fest and Greenock Log House Days celebrated
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September 30, 2025
Vaughn Gilbert of Greenock is shown at Saturday’s Apple Fest at the Greenock United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. The event coincides each year with the Greenock Log House Days located next ...
Educators question validity of national report claiming decline in test scores
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September 29, 2025
They point out flaws with the findings by the National Center for Education Statistics. By QUINCEY REESE TribLive Some Western Pennsylvania educators are pushing back on a national report indicating a...
Police seek suspect in attempted child luring
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 27, 2025
A man is wanted for allegedly attempting to lure a 14-year-old girl into his vehicle in McKeesport on Sept. 20, according to court records. Hari Karki, 24, of Jersey Street in McKeesport, is facing ch...
Pa. Supreme Court rules Washington County elections board violated voters’ rights
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September 27, 2025
The decision is in response to a policy change regarding mail-in ballot errors in April 2024. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday said that the Washington County Board...
PRT board OKs budget to avoid rate hikes, drastic service cuts
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By By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive 
September 27, 2025
The budget was considered a shortterm solution to avoid “catastrophic” service cuts. Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s board on Friday formally approved a budget that will stave off rate hikes and drastic...
McKeesport seniors raising money for veterans
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 27, 2025
All funds collected through the project will benefit Disabled American Veterans. The McKeesport Area High School senior class student government is starting its annual fundraiser, and is inviting the ...
SNAP benefits cuts to take effect
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 27, 2025
Pa. residents could lose benefits by December if they fail to comply with new regulations. Across Allegheny, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties, thousands of residents who rely on food assi...
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September 27, 2025
PennDOT announced the following tentative work plan for the week of Sept. 29. All maintenance activities are dependent on weather and operations. Motorists can anticipate detours, flaggers, moving ope...
Elizabeth Twp. wants utility companies to fix road damages
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2025
Commissioners said patchwork projects aren’t a long-term solution. During Elizabeth Township’s workshop meeting, President Josh Walls addressed holding utility companies accountable for maintaining to...
Pair charged in attempted copper theft
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2025
Police say Marlita Addis and Ricky Ferry tried to take pipes from an abandoned Charleroi home. Two people are accused of trying to break into a Charleroi residence to steal copper pipes. Marlita Louis...
Woman accused of hitting man with car
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2025
A Munhall woman is accused of hitting someone with her car in McKeesport. Brandi Sharee Powells, 42, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, accidents involving death or personal injury, rec...
ANNUAL STUFFED PORK CHOP DINNER SET
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September 26, 2025
The Evangelical Congregational Church at Walnut and Olive streets in McKeesport will hold its annual stuffed pork chop dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25. The dinner will be by takeout only. Curbside pic...
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
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September 26, 2025
Parishioners of Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish- Elizabeth/ Glassport/Liberty Boro sort out donated nonperishable food pantry items at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth for their monthly dis...
Highmark Wholecare to host free produce distribution in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 26, 2025
The Farm-to-Family initiative is a 25stop tour, started by Highmark Wholecare, which aims to distribute 120,000 pounds of fresh produce to more than 6,000 families across Pennsylvania. Free bags of fr...
Local photographer’s work featured in International Art Show
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September 25, 2025
Jennifer L. Codeluppi’s portrait of Hazel, a dog rescued now living in a loving home, was selected for the show. For the MVI Professional boutique portrait photographer Jennifer L. Codeluppi, owner of...
Questions raised over White Oak stop sign removal near school
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2025
White Oak Council is looking to place temporary signage on borough property near the busy intersection. Concerns over speeding in a White Oak neighborhood has led to discussions and questions over who...
Animal control officer charged with killing 2 lost dogs
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September 25, 2025
Samuel Vargo, 60, of Fallowfield Township is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. For the MVI An animal control officer in Fayette County is accused of euthanizing two dogs that had gotten away...
Westmoreland furlough plan could impact more than 100
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September 25, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive As many as 100 Westmoreland County employees are expected to be furloughed as commissioners finalize plans to reduce spending amid the ongoing state budget impasse. Commis...