Two area bladder cancer survivors turn their journey into a lifeline for others
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May 12, 2025
The annual Walk to End Bladder Cancer will take place May 31 in North Park. By JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP TribLive Bill Russell and Jim Rieker are survivors. Both diagnosed with bladder cancer, the men h...
White Oak church marks 125 years
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 10, 2025
Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian began as a mission Sunday school before becoming officially organized in 1900. Loving their neighbors since 1900, Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 12...
Vintage items available at Whistle Stop Antique Mall
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 10, 2025
The New Eagle business has been booming since it opened in February. In the 1970s, Larry Kumpf bought property in New Eagle. For about 40 years, a large building at 205 Main St., housed a hearing aid ...
BRING YOUR KID TO WORK DAY
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May 10, 2025
Charleroi Elementary Center students Anna Guappone and Chloe Fleming, both third-graders, sit with sophomore Finlee Lenhart in a shaded area during Thursday’s Bring Your Kid to Work Day at Charleroi A...
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May 10, 2025
Free Indeed Ministry, 401 Second St., Monongahela, will host a Mother’s Day celebration service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The purpose of the celebration is to give gratitude and appreciation to God for the l...
Kennywood announces return of Steel Curtain
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By By JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP TribLive 
May 9, 2025
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place May 24. The Steel Curtain roller coaster is almost done with its rehab and is set to return to action. After more than a year’s closure, Kennywood officials a...
BVA Rotary recognizes BVA, Frazier students of the month
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May 9, 2025
The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club recognized its March, April and May students of the month from Frazier and Belle Vernon Area high schools at a dinner meeting May 1 at the Cedarbook Clubhouse Grille ...
South Allegheny prom royalty
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May 9, 2025
South Allegheny High School will crown the 2025 prom court king and queen during promenade at 4:45 p.m. today at the high school. This year’s prom, with the theme of “Tropical Escape,” will be held at...
Washington Co. tourism agency launches grant program to Celebrate America 250
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May 9, 2025
For the MVI In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America in 2026, the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency (WCTPA), a partner of the Washingto...
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May 9, 2025
More than 40,000 Pennsylvanians are set to receive letters this week indicating they’ll be receiving money because of unclaimed property, state Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced Wednesday. Unclaimed p...
MVRC golf tournament to honor Bart Raitano family
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May 8, 2025
The Raitano family has owned and operated the Interstate Paper Supply Co. Inc. in Roscoe since the 1950s. For the MVI The Mon Valley Regional Chamber announced that the 2025 Legends of Commerce Annual...
Rollover crash on I-70 in Charleroi
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May 8, 2025
Charleroi firefighters responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident around 5 p.m. Wednesday on I-70 west. One person was evaluated by ambulance personnel while firefighters worked to clear the scen...
Elizabeth Forward group to honor 20 ‘elite’ seniors
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 8, 2025
Twenty educators selected by the students will also be recognized at tonight’s annual banquet. The annual Elite 20 banquet hosted by the Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association will be held t...
Mon River Arts to stage ‘Anastasia’ at Grand Theatre
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 8, 2025
The show will debut 7:30 p.m. Friday featuring a cast of more than 20 people of all ages. Starting this weekend, the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth will stage a musical adaptation of the classic 90s anima...
Plant sale to be held at First Presbyterian Church
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May 8, 2025
The third annual plant and bake sale at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fayette St., Rostraver Township, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17, rain or shine. Geraniums, vegetables, hanging bask...
Charleroi Area ‘Kids Of Steel’ take part in Pittsburgh Kids Marathon
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May 7, 2025
Charleroi Area School District’s “Kids of Steel” team took part in Saturday’s Pittsburgh Kids Marathon. Charleroi Area Elementary School physical education teacher Amanda Bashioum submitted the photo....
Charges filed against 3 people after shots fired
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2025
The April 25 incident took place at Harrison Village. Several Mon Valley residents are accused of being involved in an April 25 incident in which six shots were fired at the 7 Building at Harrison Vil...
Penn West hosts commencement
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May 6, 2025
Pennsylvania Western University hosted its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday for more than 1,800 students across its California, Clarion and Edinboro campuses. PennWest California’s spring 20...