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September 8, 2025
A 42-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Washington County on Sunday, the county coroner’s office said. Albert M. Swoager Jr., of New Eagle, was traveling south on Route 88 in Union Township wh...
Odd Fellows donate $5,000 to Harvest Bounty
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 6, 2025
The program ensures that Charleroi Area School District students have enough food. The Charleroi Independent Order of Odd Fellows #1030 made a $5,000 donation to Harvest Bounty in Charleroi Thursday e...
Oldies concert in Clairton to raise money for local veterans
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September 6, 2025
The all-day concert is scheduled for Sept. 13 at Clairton Park. By the MVI An annual oldies concert to raise money to aid local veterans is being planned in Clairton. The eighth annual oldies concert ...
Area woman charged in three-car crash
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 6, 2025
Police said Jalena Hollis failed to stop after the Lebanon Road collision. A West Mifflin woman is accused of fleeing the scene of a June 18 multi-vehicle crash on Lebanon Road just past the Allegheny...
Mid Mon Moves will reshape public transit in the Mon Valley
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 5, 2025
The MMVTA is reviewing current transit conditions, fares and other issues. The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is moving forward with a major overhaul designed to make public transportation faster, m...
Renovations, future projects discussed
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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 5, 2025
At Thursday’s work session, the McKeesport Area school board discussed costs relating to ongoing renovation and maintenance projects taking place at district facilities. Director Jason Pavlecic outlin...
Tractor-trailer crash damages Sable Kennel
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September 5, 2025
Owner Dawn Weichler says the facility needs significant repairs. By the MVI A tractor-trailer crash at Sable Kennel in McKeesport left the play yard and storage pods damaged, prompting an urgent clean...
Little Free Library comes to Stockdale thanks to local student
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September 5, 2025
Shady Side Academy freshman Brooke Henderson had the little library installed. For the MVI At just 15 years old, Brooke Henderson, a freshman at Shady Side Academy, is already making a lasting impact ...
Yough River Saturday cleanup from Cedar Creek to West Newton
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September 5, 2025
The organization estimates it will take about two hours to reach West Newton. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Boaters who want to keep the Youghiogheny River clean of discarded tires and other trash from Cedar...
Community pharmacy to open at Penn Highlands Mon Valley
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September 4, 2025
The pharmacy, to be located in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Center, will be open to the public. By the MVI A new community pharmacy is coming to the Mon Valley. Penn Highlands Healthcare announce...
Pa. pharmacy board broadens access to COVID-19 shots
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September 4, 2025
Around 80% of vaccines in the state are administered by pharmacies. By JACK TROY TribLive Pennsylvanians seeking a COVID-19 shot from their pharmacist no longer need a prescription after the state Boa...
Mon Yough Chorale looking for singers
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 4, 2025
A local choir is looking for new members who love to sing for its upcoming performance season. The Mon Yough Chorale, a highly regarded community ensemble, is a non-sectarian group of singers. They pe...
MVP SEPTEMBER SPONSOR OF THE MONTH
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September 4, 2025
The Mon Valley Paws September sponsor of the month is Hause Construction. Christopher and Lauren Hause are shown with their children Owen and Matteo. The mission of Mon Valley Paws is to provide assis...
Mon Valley Regional Chamber draws crowd to summer soirée
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September 4, 2025
For the MVI The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Summer Soirée brought together more than 70 guests for an evening of networking, entertainment and celebration at Lock 4 Restaurant in lower Spe...
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September 4, 2025
PennDOT District 12 announced that the weekend single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and North Belle Vernon Borough will continue from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday, weat...
Bartolotta takes part in roundtable with local small business owners
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 3, 2025
The state senator talked about the challenges they face while providing optimism for the future. The Mon Valley Alliance Foundation Business Resource Center recently hosted a legislative roundtable wi...
Driver injured after hitting tree in Lincoln Borough crash
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 3, 2025
A serious crash shut down Lovedale Road in Lincoln Borough for nearly five hours Tuesday afternoon after a truck pulling a dump trailer veered off the roadway and struck a tree. The incident happened ...
Trapped dog escapes with help from firefighters
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FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 3, 2025
They were able to rescue the family pet after it got stuck under a deck. Monday evening, the Fallowfield Volunteer Fire Company was called to help with a rescue that had nothing to do with flames or s...