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June 5, 2026
A West Mifflin man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to a charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced. Davion Xavier Thompson, 22, pleaded guil...
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McKeesport
June 5, 2026
Elizabeth Township • Airric Sellers, 27, of McKeesport was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance stemming from an alleged incident on Tuesday, court records state...
Top graduates named at Monessen High School
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June 4, 2026
Commencement for the Class of 2026 is set for Friday in the Monessen High School gymnasium. Monessen High School will hold its 2026 commencement at 6 p.m. Friday in the Monessen High School gymnasium....
Paper ballots cost Westmoreland County taxpayers $31 per vote
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June 4, 2026
Fewer than 2% of voters chose pen and paper over touchscreen machines in last month’s primary. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Fewer than 2% of voters cast paper ballots at the polls during Westmoreland ...
McKeesport native pens supernatural thriller novel
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June 4, 2026
Edward Zalewski wrote the novel, “The Legend of Dunchee’s Hollow.” By MATT PETRAS For the MVI After decades of off-and-on writing, McKeesport native Edward Zalewski, now semi-retired in Southern Calif...
Elizabeth Township addresses electric bike safety concerns
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 4, 2026
Elizabeth Township commissioners are among many leaders concerned about safety on e-bikes and scooters. Electric bikes and scooter safety have been a major topic of conversation over the past few mont...
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June 4, 2026
The City of Monongahela is advising residents and visitors to use caution in the area of Ninth Street and Marne Avenue from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday due to a professional bee hive removal. The city not...
Around The Valley, Entertainment
June 4, 2026
Music Tonight • Full Tilt, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Karaoke, Lock 4, Speers, 6 p.m. • Sounds like Summer Concert Series featuring the Matt Barranti Band, Plum Street, Elizabeth...
Ex-boyfriend to stand trial for attack
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By By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive 
June 4, 2026
The pre-dawn attack allegedly happened at a McKeesport woman’s home. Shortly before 4 a.m. on March 24, a McKeesport woman woke to a man dressed in black — his face masked, his hands gloved — standing...
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June 4, 2026
McKeesport • Jerrell Fleming, 38, of Pittsburgh was charged with prohibited acts - possession, and prohibited acts stemming from an alleged incident Sunday, court records state. A preliminary hearing ...
Man charged in sex assault sought
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2026
Charleroi Regional Police are still looking for a man with sexual assault charges stemming from an incident last year. Lisner Vincent, 38, of North Charleroi was charged with aggravated assault, sexua...
Man charged with sexual assault of woman on bus
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June 3, 2026
The 18-year-old alleges the male bus driver did not call police when she reported the assault to him. By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive A male Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus driver did not call police a...
Renzie Park spray ground to open for the season Friday
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June 3, 2026
The Renzie Spray Ground at Renzihausen Park is a family-favorite way for children to enjoy fun in the sun in the city. The splash pad will open for the season on Friday. The facility will be open dail...
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June 3, 2026
Clairton • Denise Hunt, 48, of Clairton was charged with two counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, two counts of harassment, and two counts of disorderly conduct stemming fr...
Ringgold High School names top graduates
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June 2, 2026
Commencement will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Joe Montana Stadium. For the MVI Ringgold High School will hold its 2026 commencement at 7 p.m. Friday at Joe Montana Stadium. In the event of inclement w...
Grants available for Monongahela, New Eagle businesses
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 2, 2026
They must be located along the Main Street and Railroad Street corridors. Small business owners in Monongahela and New Eagle will soon have another tool to invest in their future thanks to a new grant...
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June 2, 2026
The Senate has OK’d similar legislation, and Gov. Josh Shapiro supports the concept. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive A bill that passed the state House on Monday would require Pennsylvania schools to ban stu...
Volunteers needed for Cook Farm celebration
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 1, 2026
The “once-in-a-generation event” is set for Aug. 8. Volunteers are being sought for a major celebration marking the 250th anniversary of The Cook Farm, with organizers saying community support will be...
Pisciottano, colleagues propose protections on shared equity agreements
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 1, 2026
A companion bill is also being introduced in the state House. State Sens. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, and Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, announced last week that they’ve started the process to cre...