No one injured as excavator falls into hole in Washington
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March 4, 2026
It’s part of a demolition project for the Washington County Courthouse Square parking garage. By the MVI An excavator fell into a hole during demolition of the Washington County Courthouse Square park...
Parents express safety concerns to school board
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 4, 2026
Both incidents involved security measures at the high school. Several parents brought up safety concerns in some Monessen schools during Tuesday’s school board agenda meeting. City resident Stephen Ma...
Accident on Route 51
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March 4, 2026
Rostraver Township Fire Department was called to a vehicle accident Tuesday on Route 51 at Interstate 70. Several people were evaluated and transported to a local hospital by Rostraver West Newton Eme...
SURE retirees support 8th Avenue Place
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March 3, 2026
Westinghouse SURE (Service Uniting Retired Employees) is committed to supporting a range of charitable organizations with emphasis on those that provide food and other services to people in need. One ...
Study ties up to 12.5% of Pittsburgh area adult deaths to air pollution
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March 3, 2026
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive A Boston College study suggests dire impact of particulate matter on the region. Air pollution in the Pittsburgh region was linked to as many as 12.5% of adult deaths in 2019...
UPMC reverses recent losses with $286M operating income in 2025
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March 3, 2026
The health care giant had a combined $537 million operating loss the two years prior. By JACK TROY TribLive UPMC’s operating income hit $286 million last year, snapping a two-year streak of red ink. A...
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March 3, 2026
Two men were shot late Sunday evening in McKeesport, according to the Allegheny County Police Department. Dispatchers were notified of the shootings at 10:33 p.m. Sunday, police said. One man was shot...
Funding OK’d for watershed, stream restoration
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 2, 2026
The DEP is investing in 89 projects throughout the state, including several in the local area. Several Southwestern Pennsylvania watershed and stream restoration projects will receive state funding as...
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March 2, 2026
A three-vehicle crash on the Liberty Bridge early Sunday morning killed a passenger in one of the cars. According to Pittsburgh Police, officers responded to the crash just before 1 a.m. One of the th...
Studio 47 part of ‘Pooch Playoffs’ fundraiser for Mon Valley Paws
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 28, 2026
A professional photography session is being offered for a $125 donation to Mon Valley Paws. For Jenn Codeluppi, pets have always been part of the family. As owner and photographer of Studio 47 Portrai...
Free dresses offered for formal school events
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 28, 2026
The Rock of the Redeemer will host the giveaway next Saturday. A free dress boutique/formal wear event will take place March 7 in Elizabeth Township. The event is open to everyone and will be held fro...
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February 28, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...
Knife confiscated from student
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 27, 2026
Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich sent a letter to Charleroi Area parents and staff about the incident. A Charleroi Area High School student was found in possession of a knife Thursday morning while enteri...
Elizabeth Township  public works supervisor explains difficulty of managing salt supply
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 27, 2026
Most communities in the Mon Valley are dealing with shortages this year. Elizabeth Township Public Works Supervisor Tom Methven gave commissioners an update at last week’s workshop meeting on the town...
Lost driver’s license? New program helps navigate process of regaining privilege
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February 27, 2026
By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A new program at Summit Legal Aid helps people who’ve lost their driver’s license to get the privilege restored. What started as a pilot program in Washington County has ...
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February 27, 2026
• Davontae Brown, 18, of Clairton was charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, simple assault and four counts of corruption of minors stemming from an alleged inciden...
Ringgold to bring back ’70s groove with annual spring musical ‘Disaster!’
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 26, 2026
The musical will debut 7 p.m. March 5 in the Ringgold High School auditorium. Ringgold High School students will bring some notable 1970s pop classics back to life as they prepare to stage “Disaster!”...