NBV’s new grants committee is paying off for the borough
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 22, 2025
Councilwoman Karen Jones has been leading the committee, with several helpers, to bring money to the borough. More grant dollars will hopefully be coming to North Belle Vernon soon. Since council crea...
Frazier High School Class of 2025
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May 22, 2025
Frazier High School in Perryopolis will host commencement at 7 p.m. June 6 in the Frazier High School auditorium. Members of the Class of 2025 are, bottom row, from left, senior class officers, Claire...
Clairton Elementary School to stage ‘101 Dalmations KIDS’
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May 22, 2025
Show times are 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. today at the Clairton Education Center. By the MVI Thanks to Disney Musicals in Schools and a grant from Music Theater International, Clairton Elementary School recei...
Trial begins for 2nd drag-racing driver in crash that killed Serra Catholic student
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
May 22, 2025
Andrew Voigt chose to have a nonjury trial. One witness testified the SUV passing him on the ramp to the Mansfield Bridge was moving so fast, it fishtailed and almost struck him. Another told the judg...
BVA hosts Cal’s prom grand march after power outage
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 21, 2025
California Area School District leaders praised BVA officials and staff for their quick response to step in and help. When a power outage put the prom grand march at risk for California Area students,...
Rostraver updates township ordinances
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2025
The most significant change involves township burning regulations. The Rostraver Township board of commissioners made some changes Monday to ordinances in an effort to bring them up to date. Township ...
RIBBON CUTTING FOR LOCK 4 RESTAURANT
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May 21, 2025
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of celebrating the official ribbon cutting for Lock 4 Restaurant in Lower Speers (119 River Ave., Belle Vernon). Lock 4 is now open and pro...
MCKEESPORT AREA STUDENTS LEARN LIFE-SAVING SKILLS
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May 21, 2025
McKeesport Area High School students in Lacey Siess’ child care class and Amber Richards’ allied health class recently learned life-saving skills. Through the class, the students were able to get CPR ...
Election Day food sale tradition continues at Fells UM Church
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 21, 2025
The church hosts the Election Day food and bake sale as a fundraiser and as a way to connect with the community. Continuing an Election Day tradition, Fells United Methodist Church in Rostraver Townsh...
BENTWORTH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025
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May 20, 2025
Bentworth High School in Bentleyville will hold commencement 6 p.m. May 29 in the Bentworth High School gymnasium. Here is the Class of 2025, front row, from left, Alexander Rusilko, Samuel Lawrence, ...
West Mifflin Area High School names top graduates
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May 20, 2025
Two hundred thirty-four graduates will receive their diplomas Thursday. For the MVI West Mifflin Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Tit...
Westmoreland transit puts changes on hold
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May 19, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Long planned revisions of Westmoreland County’s public transportation service are on hold as officials await clarity on funding. Substantial alterations in the county tran...
Cleanup effort beautifies downtown Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 19, 2025
Charleroi Area students took part in the volunteer event. The community came together to beautify Charleroi’s downtown area on Friday. It was a group effort, giving meaning to the saying “many hands m...
West Mifflin Area board gets food service update
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 19, 2025
Several unique culinary events were held during the school year. West Mifflin Area school board members heard from The Nutrition Group, the district’s food service providers, at a recent meeting. Dela...
Open house held at Monessen No. 1 VFD
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May 19, 2025
Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 hosted its second annual open house Saturday. The event provided an opportunity for local residents to stop by, learn how the station operates and meet their n...
Pisciottano introduces bill to protect Pa. workers’ rights
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 19, 2025
State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, and Sen. Maria Collett, D-Montgomery, recently introduced the Pennsylvania Protecting the Right to Organize Act to strengthen workers’ rights in the state....
Madonna Catholic presents ‘Annie Jr.’
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May 17, 2025
Students from Madonna Catholic Regional School will perform 'Annie Jr.' at 4 p.m. today at the Monessen High School auditorium. Audrina Satterfield as Annie stands in the middle of the orphans, Peight...
Cheetah Lounge Vintage features classic fashion
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 17, 2025
Olivia Vizzuett has created a retro atmosphere at her New Eagle clothing shop. As a teenager, the thought of having a boss gave Olivia Vizzuett chills. A high school friend suggested turning her love ...
McKeesport Area school board race has 9 candidates
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 17, 2025
Two incumbents and seven challengers are competing for four available seats. After an eventful school year, with the loss of a superintendent, the arrest of its police chief and an investigation of mu...