Elizabeth Forward homecoming royalty
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September 19, 2025
Elizabeth Forward High School will host homecoming festivities Oct. 3 at Warrior Stadium. Shown are the 2025 homecoming court candidates: Brayden Kollar, Samantha Malek, Cole Metcalf, Aubrianna Cimba,...
Area man charged with sex crimes involving minors
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 19, 2025
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 53-yearold James Faust Jr. A Monongahela man has been charged with a series of serious sex crimes following allegations from three minors who described repe...
Washington County hopes to add 3,000-seat event center
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 19, 2025
“With much of the initial groundwork complete, we are now eager to identify and connect with development partners who can assist in making this vision a reality and begin moving the project forward.” ...
NEWS BRIEF Construction delays expected due to I-70 project
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September 19, 2025
Traffic delays should be expected today on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and North Belle Vernon. A ramp closure and single- lane restrictions will be in place this weekend as part of a larger pa...
Apple Fest and Log House Days to mark milestones
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September 18, 2025
The annual celebrations will take place Sept. 27 in Elizabeth Township. For the MVI Apple Fest and Greenock Log House Days will again combine for a popular celebration of food, crafts, vendors, histor...
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
September 18, 2025
Potential federal cuts were not included in the budget. Westmoreland County Housing Authority board members on Tuesday approved the agency’s annual operating budget that officials hope will be an accu...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 18, 2025
The Elizabeth Forward School Board learned Wednesday the debt service amount is less then they projected. Elizabeth Forward director of finance and operations Al Ragan gave some updates during Wednesd...
Mounted police unit presented $25K grant
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
September 17, 2025
Members of the Mounted Unit attended specialized training in large animal rescue and identified a critical need for equipment that could save both animals and people during emergencies. By the MVI The...
2 wanted on animal cruelty charges
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
Dogs found chained behind their vacant apartment have been turned over to an animal rescue organization. Two people are facing charges after police discovered two neglected dogs chained behind a vacan...
Woman accused of attacking neighbor’s home with hammer
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
The suspect was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. A Clairton woman who claimed to be the “goddaughter of Donald Trump” is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking her 77-year-old...
Attempted homicide charges filed in 2024 attack
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
A Fayette City man has been charged with attempted homicide nearly a year after state police say he physically assaulted and shot another man at a residence in Fayette City following the discovery of ...
Hand, foot and mouth cases reported
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MONESSEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 16, 2025
Monessen School District confirmed more than five cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in its elementary school, according to Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte. In a letter to families Monday, Motte wr...
Savvy Citizen is now operating in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 16, 2025
The notification app sends direct messages to borough residents. Charleroi residents now have a faster, more direct way to stay in the loop. At Wednesday’s meeting, council voted to move forward with ...
NBV secures nearly $400,000 in grants and equipment donations
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 16, 2025
North Belle Vernon Councilwoman Karen Jones was commended for her commitment to working on grant applications. North Belle Vernon’s momentum in securing grant funding isn’t slowing down. Since being t...
APPLE DUMPLING TIME AT BETHESDA CHURCH
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September 16, 2025
Bethesda United Presbyterian Church, 314 Third St., Elizabeth Borough (at the bottom of the Route 51 north off-ramp and across from Dollar General) is holding its advance order apple dumpling sale. Th...
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September 16, 2025
For the MVI The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center will host a senior personal self-defense class at 6 p.m. Wednesday. This engaging and practical workshop is designed to empower seniors wi...
Water safety class held at YMCA in response to tragic drowning
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 15, 2025
Saturday’s event offered a demonstration on how to save someone in trouble, along with advice for avoiding danger in the water. In the wake of a heartbreaking tragedy in Donora earlier this summer, a ...
Township’s storm sewer, sanitary lines inspected
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 15, 2025
Commissioners expect the Boston Fieldhouse project to be completed right on schedule. Elizabeth Township storm sewer and sanitary lines were inspected last month, pothole patching has been done and th...
Brush fire in Rostraver Township
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September 15, 2025