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September 25, 2025
PennDOT District 12 is announcing a ramp closure and single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and North Belle Vernon Borough. The westbound on-ramp from Route 906 to I-70 will b...
Leopards community invited to ‘Stuff the Bus’
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 24, 2025
The Bag Brigade will collect food donations before Friday night’s BVA football game. The Bag Brigade, which collects food for Belle Vernon Area students, will be accepting donations at a Stuff the Bus...
Charleroi Area homecoming royalty
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September 24, 2025
Charleroi Area High School will host homecoming festivities on Friday when the Cougars take on Sto-Rox High School at Myron Pottios Stadium. This year’s homecoming court candidates are, from left, Cha...
Accident shuts down road in Charleroi
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September 24, 2025
Charleroi firefighters responded to a vehicle accident early Tuesday morning in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue. The road was temporarily closed while crews worked the scene. It reopened around 8 a.m...
MULCH AND CARE FOR TREES WITH TREEVITALIZE IN MCKEESPORT
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September 24, 2025
Join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Tube City Renaissance and the City of McKeesport to mulch trees planted through TreeVitalize in McKeesport from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Volunteers will also...
Trifecta of rainy, hot, dry weather could be pattern of the future
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By By TAWNYA PANIZZI TribLive 
September 24, 2025
This year’s conditions may be setting a precedent. Excessive rain in the spring followed by a hot, dry summer might be the weather pattern of the future. Experts point to atmospheric greenhouse gases ...
PORK DINNER AT FELLS UM CHURCH
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September 24, 2025
Fells United Methodist Church, 1268 Fells Church Road, Rostraver Township, will host its annual pork dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. The dinner will comprise roast pork, sauerkraut, homemade mashed ...
Serra Catholic homecoming royalty
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September 23, 2025
Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport announced its 2025 homecoming court. From left are Brady Vrcic, Laura Schanck, Maxwell Black, Abby Genes, Tyler Sapida, Gabriella Cain, Madison Berko, Bodi Rie...
Valley man accused of holding woman against her will at gunpoint
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 23, 2025
John Steven Chmiel, 46, of Monongahela, was denied bail due to the severity of the charges. A Monongahela man is accused of kidnapping a woman and threatening her with a loaded gun if she tried to lea...
Donora Historical Society to host annual Cement City walking tours
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September 23, 2025
This year marks the 108th year for Donora’s National Historic District. For the MVI Cement City, one of the most venerable facets of Donora’s long and storied history, will be the focus of another spe...
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church to host vendor/craft show
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September 23, 2025
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church deacons will host a vendor/craft show and sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The church is located at 442 Rehoboth Road in Rostraver Township. Some items featured wil...
Annita Garibaldi Society
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
September 23, 2025
Twenty-seven members and guests of the Annita Garibaldi Society gathered recently at the Cedar Creek Park activities center in Rostraver Township for a fun-filled afternoon. Games and activities inclu...
One-in-a-million chance
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GUEST COLUMN
September 23, 2025
It was August 2023, and we made the decision to go to Pilsen for the 2025 Liberation Festival. It would also coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe, V-E Day. We began telli...
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September 23, 2025
A Monessen man is accused of allegedly choking and assaulting a child multiple times during an alleged incident Saturday. Robert Haywood Moore, 43, was charged with two counts of strangulation, simple...
Western Pa. theaters, museums struggling with funding and audience retention
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September 22, 2025
Trends are positive, but the numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels. By ALEXIS PAPALIA TribLive On stages across Western Pennsylvania, the drama unfolding isn’t only scripted — it’s real. Five ye...
Monessen chief: False alarm at credit union
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 20, 2025
Monessen police responded to suspicious activity Friday involving an unattended bag around Valley 1st Community Federal Credit Union. Police Chief David Yuhasz said a man had been making a suspicious ...
Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus seeks singers
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 20, 2025
The Elizabeth Forward area group is preparing for its Christmas concert. The Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus is seeking new members in all voice parts. The choir began in 1972 and has performe...
Ribbon-cutting today at new veterans’ facility
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 20, 2025
Operation Troop Appreciation, which was established in 2004, is moving to a new location. Operation Troop Appreciation, a nonprofit organization based in West Mifflin, will have a grand opening celebr...
Rostraver library plans wine-tasting event
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 20, 2025
It will be held Oct. 25, and money raised will also go toward projects at the Smithton branch. Rostraver Public Library will hold a wine-tasting event to raise funds for the facility and its sister br...
Mon Valley Arts Festival to showcase local talent
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 19, 2025
There will also be a food drive benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in conjunction with the Arts Fest set for Saturday. The sixth annual Mon Valley Arts Festival is set for this week...