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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 6, 2025
The district has several options, depending on how much snow falls. Winter weather has arrived in the Mon Valley, which means Belle Vernon Area families have to navigate how to get their children to s...
Western Pa. residents react to call for cancer warnings on alcohol
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By By JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP TribLive 
January 6, 2025
The U.S. surgeon general made that recommendation Friday. On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that because alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, warning labels should be on all alcoholic...
Young actors to present ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’
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MCKEESPORT LITTLE THEATER
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
January 4, 2025
It’s a music-filled stage version of the popular Pixar film. The McKeesport Little Theater is preparing to take audiences on an underwater journey with some familiar Pixar characters in Disney’s “Find...
Charleroi police receive MX908 to help identify dangerous substances
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 4, 2025
Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh provided it through grant funding. Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh has given Charleroi Regional Police a state-of-the-art piece of equip...
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
January 4, 2025
Council plans to appoint Steve Grcich to fill a spot on its vacancy board. Donora will hold a vacancy board meeting after next Thursday’s regular council session to appoint a new council member. There...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 4, 2025
The national event was created to help communities put aside their differences following an election. Charleroi will have something to look forward to today with its own “Love Anyway Feast.” After Ele...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 31, 2024
Most of them are focused on economic development and bringing more jobs to the Mon Valley. With the new year almost here, leaders throughout the Mon Valley are reflecting on what 2025 will look like f...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 28, 2024
There were close to 500 crashes in Pennsylvania from Dec. 24 to 26. State police reported 495 crashes and 138 DUI arrests throughout Pennsylvania during the Christmas holiday. In a report released Fri...
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Rostraver Township
December 27, 2024
• Samantha Lee Crawford, 36, of Charleroi was charged with harassment and two counts of simple assault after an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisteria...
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December 23, 2024
State Rep. Matthew R. Gergely, D-McKeesport, announced that a $568,000 state grant was awarded to United States Steel Corp. – Clairton Works for several improvements to rail infrastructure at the faci...
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December 20, 2024
A North Charleroi man allegedly offered a 15-year-old girl $20 to perform a sex act at the bus stop on McKean Avenue in Donora. Mark A. Schneider, 67, is charged with corruption of minors, unlawful co...
Around The Valley, Features
December 6, 2024
Online voting begins Monday on the PennDOT website. For the MVI PennDOT District 12 invites the public to vote on 14 plows decorated by high school students in Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmor...
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
November 26, 2024
Final certification of the Nov. 5 results was approved unanimously. The Westmoreland County Election Board on Monday unanimously approved the final certification of the Nov. 5 election results. “It’s ...
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November 23, 2024
A drug bust in Charleroi on Friday was the result of a months-long investigation by the Washington County Drug Task Force. Washington County District Attorney Jason M. Walsh announced members of the W...
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By By JEFF HIMLER TribLive 
November 19, 2024
The airline provides the only commercial service there. Westmoreland County officials are hopeful a stronger Spirit Airlines will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is able to reverse a cutback in ...
Live! Casino to host next monthly Westmoreland community job fair
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November 16, 2024
The job fair will be held at The Venue Live! inside the Hempfield Township casino. By the MVI The next monthly Westmoreland County Job Fair will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday at The Venue Live!,...
New business promises a healthy experience
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 13, 2024
Owner Christine Pakish said Resonate is the first enterprise of its kind in the Mon Valley. Resonate, a yoga, reiki and wellness center opening soon in Monessen, will provide a new place to relax and ...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 13, 2024
Progress is being made in White Oak with the Heritage Hill Park Walking Trail, which will circle around the park for guests to explore nature. Borough Engineer Robert Roach provided updates to council...