GEP3 Scholarship Foundation benefits from golf outing
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 10, 2025
The sun may not have been shining, but the rain held off Monday to ensure the second annual Glenn Edward Porter III Memorial Golf Outing at Nemacolin Country Club went off without a hitch. Glenn, 20, ...
Driver injured in I-70 rollover crash
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June 10, 2025
First responders were called to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 70 Monday morning. The crash occurred near the Lover exit around 9 a.m. Multiple reports were made to Washington...
Salvation Army to raise money for youth programs
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 10, 2025
Capt. Kara Martin emphasized that all donations will stay local. The Mon Valley Salvation Army will host an open fundraiser to support its youth programs and is asking everyone in surrounding communit...
Mon Valley Community FCU awards annual scholarships
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June 10, 2025
Ann Marie DeAngelo and Nikolas Georgagis have been selected as Mon Valley Community Federal Credit Union scholarship recipients for 2025. Ann Marie is the daughter of Dale and Lesley DeAngelo. She is ...
Child quickly rescued after falling into river
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2025
His mother offered thanks to first responders in a social media message. A child is recovering after being rescued Sunday from the Monongahela River in California. According to a report from Washingto...
Expressway projects to continue this week
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2025
Detours are set up for drivers in the areas of Sections 53A1 and 53A2. Construction on Section 53A1 and Section 53A2 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will continue this week, according to the Pennsylvani...
At UPMC’s ‘Stroke Camp,’ survivors build their skills
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June 9, 2025
The experience can be empowering for survivors and caregivers. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive After getting a little help with his footing, Jay Perino used his legs to push his body up the rock wall, r...
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June 9, 2025
The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in McKeesport early Sunday morning. According to Allegheny County Police, around 2:42 a.m. McKeesport Polic...
Elizabeth Twp. playground gets upgrade from Home Depot
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 7, 2025
The project included 350 bags of black recycled rubber mulch. Staff and crew from The Home Depot came to Elizabeth Township on Thursday to upgrade some of the Mt. Vernon Fields playground. Participant...
Belle Vernon Area Rotary honors BVA, Frazier Interact Clubs
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June 7, 2025
The Interact Clubs were honored for their community service projects throughout the school year. For the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently honored both of its sponsored Interact clubs from Bel...
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June 7, 2025
By RENATTA SIGNORINI and KAITLYN HUGHES TribLive Throughout his trial, Bruce Alvarado has watched a large television screen in the courtroom as prosecutors played police body camera footage showing th...
Carroll Township police warn of black bear sightings
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 6, 2025
In June, black bear yearlings leave mom and search for food, shelter and a place of their own. Adult males travel far and wide looking for mates. Black bears have been spotted in Carroll Township. On ...
Ellsworth to host celebration for 125th anniversary
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June 6, 2025
The celebration is set for July 11-13 in the Washington County community. For the MVI The Borough of Ellsworth in Washington County will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a celebration July 11-13. ...
Judge detains man charged with making antisemitic threat
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June 6, 2025
Edward Arthur Owens Jr., 29, sent multiple messages expressing hate for Jews and Israel before threatening the official May 20, officials said. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive An Elizabeth man charged wit...
Annita Garibaldi crowns new woman/mother of the year
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June 6, 2025
The Annita Garibaldi Society of Belle Vernon celebrated its annual Mother’s Day banquet May 4 at the St. Vincent de Paul Banquet Hall in Monessen with a “Hats off to Moms” theme. As she introduced thi...
MARY OF NAZARETH 8TH GRADERS GRADUATE
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June 6, 2025
Mary of Nazareth Catholic School hosted its eighth-grade graduation June 2 at St. Angela Merici Church of Mary, Mother of God Parish with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke, pastor of Saints Joachim and Anne Pa...
FORMER SEN. BREWSTER HONORED BY BREATHE PA
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June 6, 2025
Former state Sen. Jim Brewster was recently honored by Breathe Pennsylvania as a “Lung Health Hero Champion” for his advocacy to drive positive change for individuals with lung disease. Brewster thank...
Jury returns $5.25M verdict against Jefferson Hospital
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
June 5, 2025
The jury deliberated for about seven hours over two days before reaching its verdict, which was only against the hospital, not the individual doctors. A jury on Friday ordered Jefferson Hospital to pa...
McKeesport promotes, hires new cops
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 5, 2025
Members of the Take Action Advocacy Group protested at the city council meeting Wednesday. At McKeesport’s council meeting Wednesday, several police officers were hired and promoted during Mayor Micha...