Wrestling, concert among attractions at Light in the Darkness Festival
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 16, 2025
The event will take place Saturday at the Market House in Charleroi. Mon Valley Pro Wrestling, in conjunction with City-Reach Church Charleroi, will host the Light in the Darkness Festival Saturday af...
Open house set at Monessen VFD No. 1
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 16, 2025
Community members are welcome to stop by from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 will host its second annual open house Saturday. The event will provide an opportunity f...
ELECTION DAY FOOD/BAKE SALE AT FELLS CHURCH
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May 16, 2025
Fells United Methodist Church, 1268 Fells Church Road, Rostraver Township, will hold an Election Day food and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The menu will include chicken salad sandwiches, p...
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May 16, 2025
The fate of seven Penn State branch campuses — including New Kensington and Fayette — could be determined next Thursday. The board of trustees will meet virtually 5 p.m. May 22 to consider the recomme...
Area schools nominated for Gene Kelly Awards
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May 15, 2025
Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson also received nominations. By the MVI Pittsburgh CLO and The Michael J. Kara Family announced the nominees for the 34th Annual Gene Kelly Awards...
West Mifflin native opens art exhibit in Braddock
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 15, 2025
John Rice’s exhibit is on display at Braddock UnSmoke Systems Artspace through May 31. Over time, John Rice has realized he wants to make art that can help people. “I’ve made art before for personal r...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 15, 2025
Officer Jeffrey Toth accepted a new position elsewhere, and his K-9 partner Mitch will retire. Monongahela City Council said goodbye to two important members of the police force on Wednesday. During c...
Charleroi’s theatre showcase to celebrate 20 years of musicals
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2025
The cast will perform highlights from the musicals performed at the high school over the past 20 years. The Charleroi Area School District will celebrate 20 years of musical magic during its annual Sp...
PennDOT seeking public comment for Coal Center bridge project
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May 15, 2025
The bridge, which connects Coal Center, Washington County, with California Borough, is open for only pedestrians. By the MVI Washington County Planning, along with PennDOT’s Engineering District 12, a...
Pa. American Water to host public tours of McKeesport wastewater treatment plant
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May 15, 2025
For the MVI Pennsylvania American Water has extended an invitation to customers to tour its McKeesport Wastewater Treatment Plant, 100 Atlantic Ave, McKeesport, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Participa...
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May 15, 2025
A man was found dead in the Monongahela River on Wednesday. According to Washington County Coroner Tim Warco, a man was found floating in the river behind Middle at Goodloe streets in West Brownsville...
Seven candidates in West Mifflin council race
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2025
Four incumbents are hoping to earn another term in office. Several West Mifflin candidates are vying for one of four, four-year council seats. Incumbent Democrats Anthony J. Olasz, Dan Davis, Karen Sa...
NBV council alerted about Community Bank Park problem
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 14, 2025
A resident said some groups at the park refuse to share the soccer field. Officials in North Belle Vernon reminded residents that certain spaces — unless previously reserved — at North Belle Vernon Co...
Hidden Gems Fleatique set at Mt. Vernon church
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May 14, 2025
Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, 2200 Buena Vista Road, Elizabeth Township, is hosting a Hidden Gems Fleatique from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31. A wide variety of items will be offered for sale. ...
Award-winning author and McKeesport native Evanovich to return home for fundraiser
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May 14, 2025
For the MVI Historical fiction novelist Mila Evanovich, recipient of the International Impact Award for Historical Fiction — History and Military for her debut novel “No Bread Tomorrow,” will returnin...
Celebrating the past and planting for the future
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May 14, 2025
A group from Gerald McGrew’s government class from McKeesport Area High School attended the dedication of the Liberty Tree at Point State Park on May 6, 2025. In the years leading up to the American R...
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May 14, 2025
By the MVI A permanent Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will be unveiled Thursday in Greensburg as part of an annual service remembering officers killed in the line of duty. The event will be held at...
Vacancy filled on McKeesport Area school board
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 13, 2025
Josh Lefcowitz was selected to replace Dan Goughnour, who won a special election to the state House in March. McKeesport Area school board appointed a new member to fill the vacancy left by Dan Goughn...
Car crashes in North Belle Vernon
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May 13, 2025
A crash took place shortly after 4 p.m. Monday in the 900 block of Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon. One vehicle rolled over, and part of a utility pole was sheared off. One male was transported to ...
SOUTH ALLEGHENY PROM KING AND QUEEN
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May 13, 2025
South Allegheny High School’s 2025 prom king and queen, Ryan Cortes and Ava Chizmar, were crowned Friday night. Submitted