EF student wins Cam Heyward foundation coloring contest
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June 28, 2025
“How can you be a hero?” That’s what Edgar Snyder & Associates, Cam Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers and his foundation, The Heyward House, asked local elementary school students in their “How to Be...
Charleroi mother takes plea deal in child’s death
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June 28, 2025
The body of Kylie Wilt and Alan Hollis’ son was discovered hidden behind a wall in her apartment. A Charleroi woman whose infant son was found entombed in the wall of her apartment four years ago plea...
GetGo’s sale to Canadian company gets FTC approval
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June 28, 2025
Overall, GetGo employs about 3,500 people across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Giant Eagle’s sale of its GetGo gas stations and convenience stores...
Commissioners say opioid settlement funds needed, but won’t cover prior costs
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June 27, 2025
Eleven grants were awarded Thursday. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland commissioners conceded more than $2.6 million doled out Thursday will help ease the burden of opioid addiction. Agencies ...
BVA Rotary donates bench made from recycled materials for youth sports complex
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June 27, 2025
A collaborative effort led to the collection of 1,000 pounds of plastic to create the sturdy bench. For the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club recently donated a bench made from recycled materials ...
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June 27, 2025
It will be transferred to U.S. agencies under future presidents. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump will control the so-called “golden share” that’s part of the national security agreement ...
Monessen’s free ‘Music in the Park’ series to kick off
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June 26, 2025
Local rockers Broom will open the concert at 1 p.m. Sunday at the City Park Amphitheater. For the MVI The City of Monessen and the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts invites residents and visitors alike ...
Elizabeth applies for Duke Park, riverwalk grants
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June 26, 2025
Council is hoping to secure more funding for the new riverwalk pedestrian walkway. Several projects are in the works in Elizabeth Borough. During its voting meeting Tuesday, council approved o applyin...
Vehicle fire in Rostraver Township
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June 26, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters were called to the scene of a vehicle fire about 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Rostraver Road. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. Rostrave...
MONAGHAN FOUNDATION DONATION
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June 26, 2025
The late Edward Monaghan loved and played baseball so it is only fitting that his nonprofit foundation, The Edward V. Monaghan Charitable Youth Foundation, would help the Police Athletic League of Nor...
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June 26, 2025
Tickets are on sale for the Sept. 20 Hall of Fame induction banquet. For the MVI Nine honorees (six Hall of Fame, two Educator Recognition and one Outstanding Young Alumni) have been selected for reco...
MAKING THE GRADE
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June 26, 2025
Pat Weldon, son of Dr. Patrick and Alexis Weldon of Carroll Township, graduated from Seton LaSalle High School in Mt. Lebanon. Pat was valedictorian of his class, a National Merit scholar, Elks MVS sc...
CHARLEROI LIONS DRUG AWARENESS CONTEST POSTER WINNERS
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June 26, 2025
Hunter Burns, son of Michael and Kristen Burns, was the Charleroi Lions Club Drug Awareness poster contest thirdplace winner. Hunter is shown with Lions Treasurer Judith Lohr and Charleroi Area School...
Movie filming in downtown Mckeesport
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June 25, 2025
McKeesport’s City Hall will close at 2 p.m. today for the filming of the new Amazon/MGM Studios/Imagine Entertainment film “How to Rob a Bank.” According to the mayor’s office, filming will take place...
Pleasant Hills At Home store to close amid company bankruptcy
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June 25, 2025
Twenty-six stores will be shut down nationwide. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive One of the Pittsburgh region’s four At Home stores is set to close amid the company’s bankruptcy, according to court filings. Th...
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATED IN MCKEESPORT
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June 25, 2025
McKeesport’s fourth annual “Come Get Wright” Juneteenth Kickball Tournament and Community Day brought games, music, vendors and fireworks to Renziehausen Park on Saturday. Named after co-sponsor Allen...
Many workers have to endure sizzling temperatures
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June 25, 2025
The intense heat is forcing others to wait for a cooldown. By MEGAN TROTTER, PATRICK VARINE and JEFF HIMLER TribLive It was so hot Tuesday that Chris Kelly had to pull his roofing crew from their regu...
Summer events for families at the Greenock Log House
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June 24, 2025
Military Day will be held Saturday at the restored Elizabeth Township log house. For the MVI Summer events are underway at the Greenock Log House in Elizabeth Township and there are more planned for f...
Cooling centers to open for residents without power
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June 24, 2025
The Monessen Civic Center is among the locations being targeted by Westmoreland County. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Local emergency management coordinators are working to open up cooling centers in the...
BVA Rotary scholarship winners
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June 24, 2025
The Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area recently awarded $12,500 in scholarships to Belle Vernon area and Frazier graduates during a June 5 meeting at Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill. Shown, from left, are Fr...