Sentence for ex-McKeesport officer who stole $1M leaves police union fuming
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November 18, 2025
Joseph Osinski was ordered to serve nine to 18 months in alternative housing, which the union calls a “travesty of justice.” By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A former McKeesport detective and union financi...
Live Casino marks fifth anniversary as officials tout community impact
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November 18, 2025
It has contributed $800M to the local economy since opening in 2020. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive It was not exactly a roll of the dice when Live Casino Pittsburgh opened five years ago at Westmorelan...
Boy Scout display donated to Monessen heritage museum
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November 18, 2025
The display case was donated to honor John Siranicki for his years of service to Boy Scouts in Monessen. By the MVI The Greater Monessen Historical Society and Heritage Museum is now home to a display...
Westmoreland County detention center passes state inspections
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November 18, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center has been given a clean bill of health by state inspectors. Inspections conducted this month by the Pennsylvania Department ...
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Glassport
November 18, 2025
Clairton • Sarah Pritt, 44, address unknown was charged with prohibited acts and public drunkenness stemming from an alleged incident Oct. 26, court records state. Glassport • Chelsey Mydlowski, 35, o...
Charleroi Area High School back in Academic League
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 17, 2025
Students will compete with five other area schools in a quiz-bowl format. The Academic League has returned to Charleroi Area High School, bringing back a competitive academic program that connects stu...
Local safe parking area designated for truckers
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 17, 2025
It’s located at the southbound weigh station off Interstate 79 in Washington County. Commercial drivers traveling through the Mon Valley now have more safe parking options along Interstate 79. Pennsyl...
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Formula recalled in Pa. after infant botulism outbreak
November 17, 2025
Police say a man was found shot dead behind a house in Clairton early Saturday morning. A report of shots fired in the parking lot of the Village Inn in the 800 block of Miller Avenue was made to 911 ...
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November 17, 2025
• Roscoe Lions Club meeting, Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Rostraver Township, 5:30 p.m. • Creative Writing Club, for writers in grades 6-12, Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Rostraver Townshi...
EF school board to vote on budget opt-out resolution
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 15, 2025
The township’s junior commissioner is seeking improvements to the middle school practice field. Elizabeth Forward school board will consider an accelerated budget opt-out resolution next week that cer...
Monessen Elks grant helps Mon Valley Paws
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November 15, 2025
Monessen Elks Lodge 773 recently received a $2,000 Spotlight Grant from the Elks National Foundation, which was donated to Mon Valley Paws, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to individ...
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November 15, 2025
Motorists can expect to encounter traffic restrictions beginning Monday on a section of Route 51 in Rostraver as crews work on a signal upgrade. PennDOT officials said single-lane restrictions will be...
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Elizabeth Township
November 15, 2025
• Kevin Andrew Scroggins, 50, of Brackenridge was charged with terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another and two counts of harassment stemming from an alleged domestic incident Nov. 8, cour...
West Mifflin could see fire tax, council pay increases
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November 14, 2025
Borough officials have not had an increase in their annual stipend since 1993. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI West Mifflin officials are working on the budget for next year, which calls for a dedicate...
Holiday Boutique open at Monessen Public Library
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November 14, 2025
The holidays are around the corner and the Friends of the Monessen Public Library’s annual Holiday Boutique is open for shopping. The boutique offers an assortment of holiday decorations for sale. Sho...
United Way seeking free tax prep volunteers
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November 14, 2025
Registration is now open for volunteer tax preparers and greeters at sites across the region. For the MVI United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeking volunteers to prepare tax returns and greet...
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Charleroi Regional
November 14, 2025
• Michael Fine, 57, of Monongahela was charged with obstruction of administration of law, resisting arrest, two counts of DUI and disorderly conduct stemming from an alleged incident Oct. 27, court re...