BLESSING OF THE PETS
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October 8, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro hosted its annual Blessing of Pets on Sunday at the Queen of the Rosary Campus in Glassport. More than 50 pets were given a ...
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
October 8, 2025
A state Supreme Court ruling forced the county to implement the system despite opposition from the Republican majority. The Westmoreland County commissioners on Tuesday approved a process to allow vot...
Man convicted of 1st-degree murder for gunning down his mom, her friend
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October 8, 2025
John Malcolm Smith V, 26, of McKeesport, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A McKeesport man will spend the rest of his life in state prison after a jury o...
Man charged with killing his mother presents closing argument at trial
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October 7, 2025
DaTwan Smith’s brother said the defendant also fired four shots at him. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Two days before police say a McKeesport man fatally shot his mother and her friend last year in Home...
U.S. Steel donates $542K for student scholarships
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October 7, 2025
Schools in White Oak and McKeesport were among the recipients of the donations. For the MVI Bridge Educational Foundation and its donor, U.S. Steel, donated $542,000 in scholarships to help families r...
Several people injured at apartment complex fire in McKeesport
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 6, 2025
Several people were transported to local hospitals for minor injuries. Crews put out a fire Sunday at a McKeesport apartment complex. According to our news partners at WTAE, the call came in just befo...
Pennsylvania apple growers more concerned with weather than tariffs
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October 6, 2025
A rainy spring followed by drought conditions isn’t conducive to producing a healthy crop. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Thousands of people descended on the Delmont area over the weekend for the annual ...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 6, 2025
Pastor Noah Stachelek invites people from all over the area to attend. A revival will be held at New Hope Assembly of God this week in Elizabeth. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Th...
22nd annual Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk set for Oct. 11
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October 4, 2025
The event will be held at Palmer Park in Donora this year. For the MVI Plans are underway for the 22nd annual Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk. The one-mile walk will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 11 ...
Commissioners to upgrade courthouse with weapons detection system
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
October 4, 2025
The county commissioners voted to replace aging metal detectors with two Evolv touchless security screening systems. By the MVI Security at the Washington County Courthouse will be enhanced with the i...
PennWest enrollment declines slightly but is ‘steadying,’ official says
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October 4, 2025
The student body this fall includes 7,331 undergraduates, 3,051 graduate students and 166 doctoral candidates. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive During her first semester at Kent State University in fall 202...
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October 4, 2025
PennDOT announced a ramp closure and single- lane restrictions on I-70 will begin Monday, weather permitting. Exit 57 (New Stanton/ Hunker) will be closed to traffic from westbound I-70 on Monday thro...
Bentworth High School homecoming royalty
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October 3, 2025
Bentworth High School will host homecoming festivities tonight when the Bearcats take on West Greene. Shown are this year’s homecoming court members, front row, from left, queen candidate Gemelia Gaso...
Monessen hires city clerk
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 3, 2025
Stephanie Bibel will replace Linda Matthews. Monessen City Council has appointed Stephanie Bibel as the city’s next clerk. Bibel will fill the vacancy left by Linda Matthews, whose resignation became ...
Ligonier Valley taps McKeesport Area administrator as new superintendent
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October 3, 2025
Matthew Mols called it “bittersweet” to leave the school district. By JEFF HIMLER TribLive Matthew Mols, assistant superintendent at McKeesport Area School District, is set to take on the role of supe...
Man who fell at PNC Park charged with prowling at ex’s house
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By By JACK BURDELSKI TribLive 
October 3, 2025
Kavan Markwood said the allegations aren’t true, but he refused to explain what happened. The man who recently made a triumphant return to PNC Park after suffering serious injuries from a 21-foot fall...
Three Rivers Behavioral Health to open in West Mifflin
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2025
An open house was held at the facility Wednesday to allow the public to meet staff and learn what the facility is all about. A new psychiatric facility offering inpatient and outpatient treatment will...
Fall Fleatique crafters, food vendors to set up at aquatorium due to Chess Park work
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CITY OF MONONGAHELA
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2025
The annual street sale is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in downtown Monongahela. Monongahela’s annual Fall Fleatique on the Mon is set for Saturday, but there will be some changes due to construct...
Trial testimony: City man accused of shooting his mother had violent past
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October 2, 2025
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Prosecutors on Wednesday set out to show John Malcolm Smith V had a history of violence before he allegedly shot his mother. On the second day of the trial, Danita Jones and ...
Yough High School homecoming royalty
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October 1, 2025
Yough High School will host homecoming festivities on Friday when the Cougars take on the Southmoreland Scotties at 7 p.m. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned at halftime. Shown, from left, ...