Seeking tips, police release video in fatal McKeesport shooting
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July 3, 2025
By the MVI Allegheny County Police released surveillance video and new details about a June 2024 fatal shooting in McKeesport in hopes of getting tips about the identities of two people and the driver...
Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival expected to draw 90K over weekend
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July 3, 2025
By KAITLYN HUGHES TribLive Stained glass artist Amy Primmer already is a big fan of the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, and she’s only been there once. “I don’t think I’ve seen (a vendor show...
Monongahela pedestrian accident under investigation
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 3, 2025
Emma Lou Ferrari, 85, of Monessen, died at UPMC Mercy Hospital 13 days after she was struck by a vehicle in Monongahela. A pedestrian accident in Monongahela last month that resulted in the death of a...
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July 3, 2025
The Great Allegheny Passage has been named one of the best sunset spots in the United States. Running from Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh in the Appalachian Mountains and through the Laurel Highlands, ...
House approves Goughnour bill to aid historic preservation
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 2, 2025
The proposal triples the size of tax credits available for projects. On Monday, the state House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-McKeesport, to make it easier to rehabilitate an...
Semper Fidelis club awards three scholarships to MASD graduates
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July 2, 2025
The annual “Salute to the Graduates” program was held at the Healthy Village Learning Institute on Freemont Street. By NYA O'NEAL McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport’s Semper Fidelis club continu...
Fireworks stores see big business ahead of holiday
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July 2, 2025
Many customers buy in bulk as pyrotechnic prices remain low. By NATHAN FERRARO and HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Fourth of July is like Christmas to William Olbeter. “Ever since I was a little kid, I fell ...
MCKEESPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN THRIVING
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July 2, 2025
The McKeesport Community Garden provides a space for residents of the area to grow their own vegetables and build community at the same time. A program of Tube City Renaissance, join the volunteers at...
Monessen couple charged with abuse of animals
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 1, 2025
Police said a neighbor videotaped more than 50 violent acts involving dogs. A Monessen couple is behind bars after allegedly abusing their dogs so badly that two of the animals died. Mackinzie Orndoff...
EF Warriors help others
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July 1, 2025
Members of the Elizabeth Forward High School football team recently helped with drop-off flea market donations for the upcoming Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Festival, which will be held Aug...
Controller cites ‘unsustainable’ financial challenges
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
By By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive 
July 1, 2025
Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Corey O’Connor warns that the county is spending a lot more money than it takes in. Allegheny County’s financial position is unsustainable, according to Controller Corey O...
Giant Eagle will use GetGo sale funds for store upgrades
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July 1, 2025
The company’s CEO said updates are being planned for about 25 stores. By JACK TROY TribLive Giant Eagle will use the $1.6 billion sale of GetGo to remodel grocery stores, add new ones, reduce prices a...
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July 1, 2025
By the MVI The Winnett Methodist Church in Smithton is still collecting gently-used shoes to continue its year-long community outreach. Under the direction of Pastor Vann Walchock, parishioners are ba...
BUSINESS NOTEBOOK
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July 1, 2025
A recent internal promotion at local packaging manufacturer RETAL PA is highlighting the sense of teamwork and opportunity for career growth at the Donora plant, according to a company news release. L...
MAKING THE GRADE
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Local students graduate from Bucknell University
July 1, 2025
Quinn A. Bradburn of Rostraver Township was named to the dean’s list at Penn State University, main campus. She is a sophomore majoring in human development and family studies. She is the daughter of ...
Family loses home in Roscoe fire
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 30, 2025
Donations are being collected by American Legion Post 801. First responders from across the Mon Valley battled a house fire in extreme heat Saturday. With temperatures at their peak in the high 80s, f...
Glassport community unveils new public art
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June 30, 2025
By the MVI A vibrant new sign now greets visitors to Glassport. During a recent ribbon cutting, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, local leaders and residents celebrated the new Glassport Gat...
Borough officials review fireworks regulations
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WEST MIFFLIN
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2025
Pennsylvania updated its law in 2022 to differentiate between consumer and commercial fireworks use. Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly asked council members at the la...
Rostraver Township vehicle crash
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June 30, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident on Rostraver Road at Pricedale Road. Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services transported one patient, who was not identified, to a ...
Two-vehicle accident in Webster
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June 30, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident Sunday evening on Route 906 in Webster. One person, who was not identified, was evaluated on scene by Rostraver West Newton Emergenc...