Several primary battles are on the ballot in Westmoreland County
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Primary Election 2025
By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com 
April 25, 2025
Mon Valley voters will see primary election battles on May 20 in multiple offices — from judicial and county executive posts to mayoral and school board seats. Only those registered as Democrats or Re...
Peace Pole dedication honors Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick
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April 25, 2025
The ceremony was held last Saturday at Monessen City Park. For the MVI Under a clear sky, a spirit of unity and reflection filled Monessen City Park last Saturday as the community gathered for a speci...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 25, 2025
It will take place Saturday afternoon at Queen of the Rosary Church. The first-ever vendor and craft show to benefit the West Mifflin Youth Association will be held this weekend. From noon to 5 p.m. S...
Charleroi Area High School prom royalty
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April 24, 2025
Here is the 2025 Charleroi Area High School prom court: Lilli Lee, Emma Skobel, Lariah DiPietrantonio, McKenna Shields, Alexa Pro, Lashay Flower-Babich, Daniel Nusidda, Jace Pager, Landon Barcus, Jose...
Serra Catholic High School to present ‘Peter Pan,’ Broadway’s timeless musical
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 24, 2025
The spring musical will debut 7 p.m. Friday. Anything is possible with a bit of pixie dust. Serra Catholic High School students are ready to prove dreams do come true as they prepare to take the stage...
Elizabeth Township discusses employee wellness funds, upcoming projects
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 24, 2025
The commissioners also talked about the proposed 2025 street paving list. Elizabeth Township commissioners are deciding how best to handle municipal benefits service reserves. The township’s Executive...
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26 Walmart stores in Pa. to be remodeled
April 24, 2025
A kindergarten student was injured Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a school bus, McKeesport Area School District officials said. Police and emergency services were dispatched to the corner of Sol...
Elizabeth Township cemetery chosen as Earth Day project
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April 23, 2025
Dravo Cemetery in Elizabeth Township was the Earth Day Project ’25 for members of the Mon Yough Trail Council and Elizabeth Township Historical Society. Volunteers cleared grounds around the monuments...
Belle Vernon Rotary’s Caring Cards program wraps up for the year
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 23, 2025
Belle Vernon Rotary finds local young people to create holiday greetings that are included with Meals on Wheels deliveries. The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club is wrapping up its “Caring Cards” program,...
Elizabeth Forward 2025 Prom Court
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April 23, 2025
Here is the Elizabeth Forward High School 2025 prom court, from left, Aiden Grimes, Leilana Speney, Edward Denney, Marlee Young, Blake Hvozdik, Rylee Ludwig, Hannah Evans, Kyle Croyle, Isabelle Hemmin...
McKeesport kicks off Community Cleanup Contest
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Volunteers are shown during last August’s Community Cleanup Contest in McKeesport. City of McKeesport Mayor’s Office
April 23, 2025
The City of McKeesport kicked off its Community Cleanup Contest in time for yesterday’s 55th annual Earth Day. Empowered by the “Our Power, Our Planet” theme, city officials will tally bags collected ...
Charges upheld against local man in rape case
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
April 23, 2025
A Westmoreland County judge on Tuesday rejected a defense bid to dismiss charges against a Rostraver man accused of using a date rape drug to sexually assault an unconscious woman in her home last yea...
Car hits utility pole in Charleroi
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April 23, 2025
Charleroi firefighters and Charleroi Regional Police were called to a single-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in the area of Second and Luella Avenue as a car struck a utility pole. One person was t...
MONESSEN LIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH
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April 23, 2025
Rayne Hall, daughter of Raenetta Johnson and Dwayne Hall, was recently recognized as the Monessen Lions Club April student of the month. Rayne is a participant in the CNX Mentorship Academy, Monessen ...
Fire damages building in Washington Township
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April 22, 2025
Firefighters were called to a building fire on Brown Road in Washington Township Monday evening. No injuries were reported. Crews from Rostraver Central and Washington Township VFC responded to the sc...
Monongahela Main Street Program accredited again
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 22, 2025
The organization’s annual membership meeting is scheduled for next month. For the third consecutive year, the Monongahela Main Street Program has received national accreditation status from Main Stree...
Shapiro reveals he spoke with Trump about arson attack, U.S. Steel sale
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By By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive 
April 22, 2025
The governor offered thanks to first responders at an event Monday in Mt. Lebanon. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro revealed Monday he spoke with President Donald Trump two days earlier, nearly a week a...
Rescue in Rostraver Township
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April 22, 2025
Firefighters from Rostraver Central and Webster were called to a rescue along Vance DeiCas Memorial Highway and Route 906 Monday night. A passing driver saw someone in distress in a wooded hillside ab...
Action clears way for new five-story apartment complex
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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 22, 2025
Bellevue Partners owner Jay Lustig promised that the development will benefit the township. Rostraver Township commissioners unanimously approved conditional use motions Monday that will enable Bellev...
Catholic Women’s College Club
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April 22, 2025
The April meeting of the Catholic Women’s College Club was held at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Donora site. Tables were seasonally decorated with fresh daffodils, Easter tablecloths and candy cross...