ANNUAL STUFFED PORK CHOP DINNER SET
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September 26, 2025
The Evangelical Congregational Church at Walnut and Olive streets in McKeesport will hold its annual stuffed pork chop dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25. The dinner will be by takeout only. Curbside pic...
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
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September 26, 2025
Parishioners of Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish- Elizabeth/ Glassport/Liberty Boro sort out donated nonperishable food pantry items at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth for their monthly dis...
Highmark Wholecare to host free produce distribution in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 26, 2025
The Farm-to-Family initiative is a 25stop tour, started by Highmark Wholecare, which aims to distribute 120,000 pounds of fresh produce to more than 6,000 families across Pennsylvania. Free bags of fr...
Local photographer’s work featured in International Art Show
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September 25, 2025
Jennifer L. Codeluppi’s portrait of Hazel, a dog rescued now living in a loving home, was selected for the show. For the MVI Professional boutique portrait photographer Jennifer L. Codeluppi, owner of...
Questions raised over White Oak stop sign removal near school
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2025
White Oak Council is looking to place temporary signage on borough property near the busy intersection. Concerns over speeding in a White Oak neighborhood has led to discussions and questions over who...
Animal control officer charged with killing 2 lost dogs
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September 25, 2025
Samuel Vargo, 60, of Fallowfield Township is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. For the MVI An animal control officer in Fayette County is accused of euthanizing two dogs that had gotten away...
Westmoreland furlough plan could impact more than 100
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September 25, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive As many as 100 Westmoreland County employees are expected to be furloughed as commissioners finalize plans to reduce spending amid the ongoing state budget impasse. Commis...
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September 25, 2025
PennDOT District 12 is announcing a ramp closure and single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and North Belle Vernon Borough. The westbound on-ramp from Route 906 to I-70 will b...
Leopards community invited to ‘Stuff the Bus’
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September 24, 2025
The Bag Brigade will collect food donations before Friday night’s BVA football game. The Bag Brigade, which collects food for Belle Vernon Area students, will be accepting donations at a Stuff the Bus...
Charleroi Area homecoming royalty
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September 24, 2025
Charleroi Area High School will host homecoming festivities on Friday when the Cougars take on Sto-Rox High School at Myron Pottios Stadium. This year’s homecoming court candidates are, from left, Cha...
Accident shuts down road in Charleroi
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September 24, 2025
Charleroi firefighters responded to a vehicle accident early Tuesday morning in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue. The road was temporarily closed while crews worked the scene. It reopened around 8 a.m...
MULCH AND CARE FOR TREES WITH TREEVITALIZE IN MCKEESPORT
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September 24, 2025
Join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Tube City Renaissance and the City of McKeesport to mulch trees planted through TreeVitalize in McKeesport from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Volunteers will also...
Trifecta of rainy, hot, dry weather could be pattern of the future
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September 24, 2025
This year’s conditions may be setting a precedent. Excessive rain in the spring followed by a hot, dry summer might be the weather pattern of the future. Experts point to atmospheric greenhouse gases ...
PORK DINNER AT FELLS UM CHURCH
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September 24, 2025
Fells United Methodist Church, 1268 Fells Church Road, Rostraver Township, will host its annual pork dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. The dinner will comprise roast pork, sauerkraut, homemade mashed ...
Serra Catholic homecoming royalty
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September 23, 2025
Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport announced its 2025 homecoming court. From left are Brady Vrcic, Laura Schanck, Maxwell Black, Abby Genes, Tyler Sapida, Gabriella Cain, Madison Berko, Bodi Rie...
Valley man accused of holding woman against her will at gunpoint
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 23, 2025
John Steven Chmiel, 46, of Monongahela, was denied bail due to the severity of the charges. A Monongahela man is accused of kidnapping a woman and threatening her with a loaded gun if she tried to lea...
Donora Historical Society to host annual Cement City walking tours
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September 23, 2025
This year marks the 108th year for Donora’s National Historic District. For the MVI Cement City, one of the most venerable facets of Donora’s long and storied history, will be the focus of another spe...
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church to host vendor/craft show
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September 23, 2025
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church deacons will host a vendor/craft show and sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The church is located at 442 Rehoboth Road in Rostraver Township. Some items featured wil...
Annita Garibaldi Society
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September 23, 2025
Twenty-seven members and guests of the Annita Garibaldi Society gathered recently at the Cedar Creek Park activities center in Rostraver Township for a fun-filled afternoon. Games and activities inclu...