Keystone may expand collections in White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 25, 2025
Company representatives made a presentation at council’s recent workshop meeting. Representatives from Keystone Collections Group came to White Oak council’s August workshop meeting to discuss the bor...
Vehicle crash in Charleroi
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August 25, 2025
harleroi firefighters responded to an accident Sunday afternoon in the area of Sixth Street and Crest Avenue. No further information was available before press time. Charleroi Fire Department
BVA alters nepotism policy
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 25, 2025
The Belle Vernon Area school board approved some changes to its nepotism policy last week. The board voted unanimously to allow the chance to hire someone regardless of their relationship to a board m...
Husband of Ligonier woman killed by falling branch at park sues city for her death
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By By JEFF HIMLER TribLive 
August 23, 2025
The incident took place prior to game play during the Western PA College Showcase softball camp, a recruiting event in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park. The husband of a Ligonier woman killed by a falli...
Forecasters see ‘taste of fall’ weather coming next week
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August 23, 2025
The Pittsburgh area is experiencing a hotter-than- normal summer. By JACK TROY TribLive Ready for some heat relief? A “taste of fall” could be on the way, according to the National Weather Service in ...
Plans set for 38th annual Charleroi Little Great Race
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August 23, 2025
The Little Great Race is held annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day. For the MVI Runners and walkers are preparing to come together for a day of camaraderie in Charleroi next month. The 38th ...
First day of school for Charleroi
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August 23, 2025
Avery Davis, a third-grade student at Charleroi Elementary Center, is shown with teacher Cori Constantine on the first day of school Thursday. Charleroi Area School District
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August 23, 2025
The final phase of controlled demolition of the walls of Locks and Dam No. 3 in Elizabeth will continue next week. Last year, contractors began a series of controlled demolitions to remove the dam by ...
World War II plaque discovered in Monessen
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 22, 2025
The historic artifact has been placed on display at City Hall. A World War II plaque is once again being proudly displayed at Monessen City Hall to honor the city’s war heroes. American Legion Post 28...
Elizabeth Twp. commissioners get visit from chamber leader
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 22, 2025
Robert Johnson of the Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce spoke with Elizabeth Township commissioners during Monday’s workshop meeting about what the chamber is doing and why the township should join. ...
Weekend restrictions planned on I-70
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NEWS BRIEF
August 22, 2025
Weekend single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and North Belle Vernon will be in place this weekend, weather permitting. Restrictions will continue today through Monday nightl...
Back to school at Marion Elementary
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August 22, 2025
Third-grader Josie Tabacca, left, and fifth-grader Ari Berish, both of North Belle Vernon, took their annual picture with North Belle Vernon police Chief Eugene Lipari ahead of their first day at Mari...
Senior Little Miss Italy crowned
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August 22, 2025
Bella Catherine King, 16, of Rostraver Township, was crowned Senior Miss Little Italy during Little Italy Days in Bloomfield. A junior at Belle Vernon Area High School, she is the daughter of Tina and...
Car crash in Charleroi
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August 22, 2025
Firefighters responded to a vehicle accident with hazardous materials Thursday afternoon in the area of Second Street and Washington Avenue in Charleroi. No injuries were reported. Charleroi Fire Depa...
Mon Valley Chapter DAR
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August 22, 2025
The Monongahela Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held two meetings this month. First, an emergency meeting was scheduled and held at 1 p.m. Aug. 9 at Eat ’n Park in Rostraver Townsh...
Ringgold ready for new school year with new academic goals, staff
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 21, 2025
Students in the Ringgold School District return to the classroom Monday. Students across the Ringgold School District will return to classrooms Monday, and district leaders say they’re ready to start ...
Two-vehicle crash on Route 906
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August 21, 2025
Rostraver Township police and firefighters responded to this two-vehicle crash on Route 906 at I-70 West shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday. Occupants were transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Se...
California Trojans march into a new season
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August 21, 2025
Rylee Rusnack, a member of the California Area High School color guard, performs with the California Area Trojans Marching Band during the district’s in-service day at Trojan Stadium on Tuesday mornin...