McKeesport High School Class of 1968 celebrates 75th birthday
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June 24, 2025
Members of McKeesport High School’s Class of 1968 gathered Thursday for their fourth annual weenie roast and 75th birthday celebration at Renzie Park in McKeesport. It has been 57 years since the Clas...
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Rostraver Twp. cancels work session
June 24, 2025
A Monessen man was arrested Monday in Uniontown by Pennsylvania state police. Tyvaughn Anthony Kershaw, 18, of Monessen, was charged with use/possession of drug paraphernalia, marijuana - small amount...
Rockin’ on the Mon Riverfest kicks off summer of music
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
June 23, 2025
Whey Jennings headlined the extended show Saturday at the Aquatorium in Monongahela. After playing a full song for a soundcheck a half hour before his headlining show Saturday at the Monongahela Aquat...
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
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June 23, 2025
Elizabeth Township Fire Department responded to a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning along Douglas Run Road near Berdar Drive in the Victory section of the township. Firefighters and SouthEast Re...
PennDOT concrete work to restrict traffic on I-70
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June 23, 2025
By JEFF HIMLER TribLive Single-lane restrictions will be in effect beginning today on a stretch of Interstate 70 in Rostraver and South Huntingdon townships and during several weekends on a segment of...
Board recognizes All-State Chorus members
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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
June 23, 2025
Lucas Sotereanos and Michael Pfeffercorn are the first MASD students to achieve that honor in more than three decades. By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com McKeesport Area school board members recogniz...
3 new junior commissioners introduced
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 21, 2025
Kamerin Krise, Lillian Racunas and Brendan Stroschein will be part of township government for the upcoming year. At Elizabeth Township’s recent workshop meeting, new junior commissioners were welcomed...
No fare hikes in $17.9M Westmoreland transit budget
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June 21, 2025
The organization would receive a 21% increase in state aid under Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Westmoreland transit bus fares will stay the same in the next year, officials sa...
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By By JOE NAPSHA TribLive 
June 21, 2025
It will take place today and Sunday at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Thousands of people are expected to travel to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport this weekend to view the air show hosted annually at...
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP ACCIDENT
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June 21, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters and police responded to a two-vehicle crash about 8:30 a.m. Friday on Rostraver Road at Pricedale Road. Occupants were evaluated on scene by Rostraver West Newton Emerg...
International Parade canceled
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By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive 
June 21, 2025
Pittsburgh has canceled its International Parade & Festival and the Pittsburgh World Cup amid concerns over a federal immigration crackdown. The International Parade, typically a multicultural affair ...
EF construction progresses during summer break
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 20, 2025
Ten second-floor rooms at the high school have already been completed. Work is progressing at Elizabeth Forward High School now that classes have adjourned for summer. The school board approved severa...
Charleroi Lions scholarship winners
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June 20, 2025
The Charleroi Lions Club honored its 2024-25 senior scholarship winners at its annual awards night banquet. This year's awardees are Matthew Burkholder, son of Daniel and Jody Burkholder; Fernanda And...
Yough River crossing included in MAWC system upgrades
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June 20, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County intends to cross the Youghiogheny River. The agency’s board on Wednesday signed off on $12.7 million upgrades to its system ...
KARLI SHORT BETTER TOMORROW FOUNDATION GALA
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June 20, 2025
The fourth annual Karli Short Better Tomorrow Scholarship Gala was held last Saturday at the Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. The foundation provides scholarships for students enrolled ...
EF finalizes budget with property tax increase
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 19, 2025
The 2025-26 budget includes a 5.6% tax increase for property owners. Property owners in the Elizabeth Forward School District will pay more in real estate taxes this year. During Wednesday’s voting me...
Carnegie Free Library to host annual Juneteenth celebration today
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By By COLETTE FUNCHES McKeesport Community Newsroom 
June 19, 2025
The event is from 1 to 5 p.m. at the McKeesport library. The Carnegie Library of McKeesport will host its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. today. Juneteenth is a national holiday, ...
Crash in West Mifflin
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June 19, 2025
West Mifflin firefighters and police were called to a multi-vehicle crash on Lebanon Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. At 3:40 pm, Pleasant Hills firefighters were called to assist. One person w...
98-year-old honored for service to West Mifflin
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 18, 2025
Earl J. Birdy has lived in the borough for 57 years. West Mifflin council honored a 98 year-old resident at Tuesday’s meeting. Before the meeting, Earl J. Birdy was recognized for his military service...
Rostraver library planning a summer of fun
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 18, 2025
Events for children are scheduled every Thursday through the end of July. Rostraver Public Library has several fun events planned for the summer and invites everyone to check them out, especially afte...