Majority of job hunters turn to AI to help land next gig
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December 29, 2025
Many use it for help with resumes and interviewing skills, but employers also find it helpful. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Mallory Helbling turned to her own professional advice when she found herself...
Gifts, classes available at White Oak’s Hometique
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 27, 2025
The small business was launched last year by Becca Michalsky and Ed Cherepko. For those looking for some after- Christmas shopping, Hometique in White Oak has personalized gifts and more for loved one...
Involuntary outpatient mental health care services adopted
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
December 27, 2025
An advisory group will monitor implementation and review the progress of the practice throughout 2026. By VENURE SIRIWARDANE Pittsburgh's Public Source Allegheny County will use a controversial legal ...
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December 27, 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...
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MONDAY
December 27, 2025
• Bingo, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department, 130 Baird St., Monongahela, doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. • Holiday open house, final day, Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Club, 159 M...
Today’s travelers will face tough weather conditions
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December 26, 2025
PennDOT will limit speed on interstates, and some vehicles will be restricted. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Pittsburghers didn’t get a White Christmas this year, but meteorologists warn that Mother Nat...
More than 100 academic offerings on chopping block at PennWest
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December 26, 2025
A program review also calls for additions, according to an email from the provost. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Pennsylvania Western University could end more than 100 academic programs as the college p...
BVA Rotary spreads Christmas cheer
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December 26, 2025
Members of the Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently delivered over 20 small Christmas trees to Meals on Wheels recipients to brighten their holiday. The trees were provided by the Belle Vernon United Met...
Elizabeth OKs budget with no tax increase
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2025
The borough has gone four years without raising property taxes. Elizabeth Borough council approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at Tuesday’s meeting. Under the budget, total revenues and expendi...
Mon Valley Independent annual coloring contest winners announced
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December 24, 2025
Here are the winners of the Mon Valley Independent’s annual holiday coloring contest. Shown, from left, are 3-4 age group winner Tybee Martin, 4, of Fayette City; 5-7 age group winner Amelia Smith, 5,...
Rehoboth Nursery School students stage Christmas play
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December 24, 2025
The 4-year-old class at the Rehoboth Nursery School of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township is shown preparing for the play, “The Birth of Jesus.” In the back are their teacher, Terri Ev...
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McKeesport
December 24, 2025
Clairton • Jameilah Janae McClain, 21, of Washington was charged with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment and disorderly conduct stemming from an alleged incident Dec. 4,...
Two-vehicle crash reported in Monessen
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December 24, 2025
Monessen firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident at 8:29 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Third Street and Schoonmaker Avenue. Crews assisted with traffic control and debris cleanup. One p...
Frazier students get surprise visitors
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December 24, 2025
Frazier Elementary and Middle School students were greeted by an elf (building substitute teacher Alex Bilohlavek) and Mrs. Claus (Christie Mansberry, food service manager) on Tuesday before their hol...
North Charleroi approves budget with no tax hike
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 23, 2025
The borough raised real estate taxes by 2 mills in its 2025 spending plan. North Charleroi officials approved a balanced $881,244.88 spending plan for 2026 last week, keeping the property tax rate unc...
BVA Rotary donates EMS equipment
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December 23, 2025
The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club purchased seven pneumatic lift bag units for Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services, with help from a Rotary District 7305 Foundation grant. These units are very he...
Deluzio to investigate concession prices at sporting events
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December 23, 2025
The Congressman introduced a bill to look into pricing practices. By TAWNYA PANIZZI TribLive U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio can’t stomach the prices fans are paying for hot dogs and other concessions at prof...
Fallowfield Township VFC holds annual awards banquet
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December 23, 2025
Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters recently hosted their annual Christmas/ awards banquet. Shown, from left, are this year’s award winners: Firefighter of the year Zach Shawley, juni...