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,...
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...