Local trail council gearing up for annual Yough N’ Roll
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August 27, 2025
The bike rides will be followed by a Party on the Trail at the Boston Trail Access in Elizabeth Township. By the MVI The Mon/Yough Trail Council is inviting the public to its 31st annual Yough N’ Roll...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 27, 2025
With a ban lifted, hunting will be permitted in state forests beginning Sept. 14. After Gov. Josh Shapiro signed historic legislation earlier this year repealing Pennsylvania’s longstanding ban on Sun...
Former police captain to serve 16 years of probation for evidence room theft
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MCKEESPORT
August 27, 2025
Christopher Halaszynski told a judge he has begun turning his life around. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A former McKeesport police captain will serve 16 years on probation for stealing more than a quar...
Donora’s 98th annual Kennywood Day winners announced
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August 26, 2025
Donora’s 98th annual community picnic was held in honor of Terrance Gnora. For the MVI The Donora Smog Commemorative Committee welcomed the 98th annual Donora Kennywood Day community picnic on Aug. 13...
No changes expected to mail-in ballots
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
August 26, 2025
By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Allegheny County officials are expecting to send mail-in ballots for the upcoming general election in the beginning of October, officials said. David Voye, manager of the c...
Keystone may expand collections in White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 25, 2025
Company representatives made a presentation at council’s recent workshop meeting. Representatives from Keystone Collections Group came to White Oak council’s August workshop meeting to discuss the bor...
Vehicle crash in Charleroi
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August 25, 2025
harleroi firefighters responded to an accident Sunday afternoon in the area of Sixth Street and Crest Avenue. No further information was available before press time. Charleroi Fire Department
BVA alters nepotism policy
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 25, 2025
The Belle Vernon Area school board approved some changes to its nepotism policy last week. The board voted unanimously to allow the chance to hire someone regardless of their relationship to a board m...
First day of school for Charleroi
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August 23, 2025
Avery Davis, a third-grade student at Charleroi Elementary Center, is shown with teacher Cori Constantine on the first day of school Thursday. Charleroi Area School District
Husband of Ligonier woman killed by falling branch at park sues city for her death
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By By JEFF HIMLER TribLive 
August 23, 2025
The incident took place prior to game play during the Western PA College Showcase softball camp, a recruiting event in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park. The husband of a Ligonier woman killed by a falli...
Forecasters see ‘taste of fall’ weather coming next week
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August 23, 2025
The Pittsburgh area is experiencing a hotter-than- normal summer. By JACK TROY TribLive Ready for some heat relief? A “taste of fall” could be on the way, according to the National Weather Service in ...
Plans set for 38th annual Charleroi Little Great Race
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August 23, 2025
The Little Great Race is held annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day. For the MVI Runners and walkers are preparing to come together for a day of camaraderie in Charleroi next month. The 38th ...
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August 23, 2025
The final phase of controlled demolition of the walls of Locks and Dam No. 3 in Elizabeth will continue next week. Last year, contractors began a series of controlled demolitions to remove the dam by ...
World War II plaque discovered in Monessen
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 22, 2025
The historic artifact has been placed on display at City Hall. A World War II plaque is once again being proudly displayed at Monessen City Hall to honor the city’s war heroes. American Legion Post 28...
Elizabeth Twp. commissioners get visit from chamber leader
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 22, 2025
Robert Johnson of the Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce spoke with Elizabeth Township commissioners during Monday’s workshop meeting about what the chamber is doing and why the township should join. ...
Weekend restrictions planned on I-70
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August 22, 2025
Weekend single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and North Belle Vernon will be in place this weekend, weather permitting. Restrictions will continue today through Monday nightl...