Valley towns get slice of $1.8M in gaming fund grants
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 22, 2025
State Sen. Nick Pisciottano and Rep. Andrew Kuzma announced the funding disbursements to Allegheny County communities in their districts earlier this week. Several local lawmakers announced earlier th...
3 charged in deadly shooting
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WHITE OAK
November 22, 2025
The brazen daylight shooting occurred in a busy retail area last month. By the MVI Three arrests have been made one month after a man was shot and killed outside of a Wendy’s in White Oak. According t...
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November 22, 2025
Charleroi Borough officials announced that roadway repairs on McKean Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets will begin Monday. Morgan Excavating will handle the project. If everything stays on schedule, t...
Monongahela community members come together to save beloved Christmas lights
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 21, 2025
Monongahela Historical Society President Laura Magone led the effort to raise money and recruit volunteers to fix the snowflakes. The Christmas snowflakes that line Main Street in Monongahela are shin...
60th annual Salute to Santa Parade set for Saturday in McKeesport
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November 21, 2025
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. along Fifth Avenue. By the MVI The City of McKeesport’s 60th annual Salute to Santa parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday along Fifth Avenue. Parade units will begin li...
City couple charged in 2-year-old’s overdose
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November 21, 2025
By the MVI A couple is facing felony charges after a 2-year-old overdosed from cocaine and fentanyl in Monessen. Sable Ford, 36, and Travis Lee Holmes, 33, of Linden Avenue, were both charged with end...
Layoffs possible as commissioners seek to reduce $30M deficit from 2026 budget
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
November 21, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County commissioners said additional spending cuts and layoffs could be implemented to trim a nearly $30 million deficit from the proposed 2026 budget. Commis...
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Elizabeth
November 21, 2025
• Heather Hissom, 42, unknown address, was charged with intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and use/possession of drug paraphernalia on Sunday, court records st...
Perryopolis-based treatment center to host free turkey giveaway Friday
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November 20, 2025
Staff at MedMark Treatment Center also want the community-outreach event to help educate the public about the stigmas of opioid addiction and treatment. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI MedMark Treatment Ce...
Glassport fills vacant council seat
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November 20, 2025
Jennifer Stockett’s family has a history of public service. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Borough has a new council member — and she has a distinct pedigree. Council unanimously voted to ap...
Allegheny Co. Council OKs increases to air-quality permit fees
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November 20, 2025
Advocacy groups applauded the decision. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Allegheny County Council on Tuesday moved forward with an air quality permit fee schedule that, officials say, will promote public he...
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Elizabeth
November 20, 2025
• Danielle Kemp, 35, of Farmington, was charged with resisting arrest/other law enforcement, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, false identification to a law enforcement officer and intentional pos...
New officers introduced at White Oak meeting
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 19, 2025
Chief Jason Binder said renovations to the police station should be completed later this week. Two new White Oak police officers were introduced to the public during Monday’s council meeting. Officers...
Love Local Mystery Bus Tour generates $15,000 for Valley’s economy
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November 19, 2025
For the MVI The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce kicked off the holiday season in high spirits with its annual Love Local Mystery Bus Tour on Nov. 8. Nearly 80 women boarded the bus for a day o...
Officials refute claims of backdoor salary deal for former purchasing director
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
November 19, 2025
Kristopher Cardiff has been charged with misappropriating more than $9,800. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas on Tuesday refuted defense claims that the criminal ...
MVRCC to host annual ‘Celebrate the Season of Business’ holiday awards
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November 19, 2025
For the MVI The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual “Celebrate the Season of Business Holiday Awards Event,” an evening dedicated to recognizing the outstanding b...
Baldwin EMS hoping for more subscriptions
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WEST MIFFLIN
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 19, 2025
Council members urged the community to consider supporting the service. Baldwin Emergency Medical Services chief Todd Plunkett said during Tuesday’s West Mifflin council meeting that the second mailin...
Monessen Lions spread warmth at family center
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November 19, 2025
Monessen Lions Club recently donated hats, scarves, gloves and socks to be included with the Monessen Family Center’s Angel Tree project. Shown, from left, are family center youth specialist Rayna Win...
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Route 51 signal upgrades scheduled in
November 19, 2025
One person was taken to the hospital after being shot in East McKeesport Tuesday evening. According to the Allegheny County Police Department’s homicide unit, shots were fired at 4:44 p.m. at the 500 ...
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McKeesport
November 19, 2025
• Joshua David Alvarez, 38, of Elizabeth was charged with driving with a suspended license and traffic violations stemming from an alleged incident Friday, court records state. • Van Rico Sanders, 38,...