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BVA elementary student accused of smoking marijuana
May 21, 2024
Most California Area students operated on a flexible instruction schedule on Tuesday after a water main break. Seniors were not required to log in to their Google classes, and some of their activities...
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McKeesport
May 21, 2024
• Dawn Marie Rutherford, 50, of Charleroi was charged with eight counts of theft by unlawful taking after an alleged incident Monday, court records state. • Carly Ricardly Occelin, age not listed, of ...
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May 20, 2024
Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes with vans in North Versailles Sunday, according to Allegheny County police. The first happened around 4 p.m. at Westinghouse and 5th avenues, police said. Th...
Nurses, administrators, advocates have varied opinions on new federal nursing home rule
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By By JULIA MARUCA Trib Total Media 
May 20, 2024
Pennsylvania Health Care Association CEO Zachary Shamberg said the long-awaited “silver tsunami” has hit the state. mandate.” When certified nursing assistant Helen Noel arrives for work each day at T...
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
May 17, 2024
The South Allegheny School Board recognizes students each month for academic excellence. Six South Allegheny School District students were recognized for academic excellence at the regular school boar...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2024
A Monessen man who was accused of getting into a shootout in Charleroi last year has been charged with criminal attempted homicide and additional felony counts in connection with a gunfight at a Sept....
White Oak animal shelter still dealing with storm damage
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2024
A nearby creek caused debris to block the entrance of the White Oak Animal Safe Haven property. Recent storms caused damage to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven property and forced the staff to find hel...
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May 16, 2024
The Magic City Spring Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For the MVI Charleroi officials will host the annual cleanup day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday throughout the downtown are...
Love and loathing: Aunt Maude vs. Miss Rhodes
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IT’S ETCHED IN STONE
May 16, 2024
During my 90 trips around the sun, I have been privileged to witness or learn of some dynamic battles between a few immovable forces. The first one I recall takes me back to the Saturday matinees at t...
Monessen makes payment for sewer project
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By Mon Valley Independent 
May 15, 2024
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Monessen paid WEC Engineers $128,985 Tuesday for work completed on Phase 4 of the sewer rehabilitation project a month after city officials argued the engineeri...
White Oak Giant Eagle changes ownership
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By Mon Valley Independent 
May 13, 2024
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI For the past several months, shoppers at the White Oak Giant Eagle have been noticing some changes in the store. The shelves aren’t as heavily stocked and some services such a...
Prayer breakfast held for Ringgold seniors
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By Mon Valley Independent 
May 13, 2024
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI Former teacher and coach Joe Ravasio organized and hosted the annual Ringgold Senior Class Prayer Breakfast — a Saturday morning of eggs, bacon and Christian teachings.   Se...
Winners chosen in water pollution poster contest
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By Mon Valley Independent 
May 11, 2024
By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter   tbrown@yourmvi.com Rostraver Township commissioners recently announced the latest   winners in the township’s water pollution poster contest. In its fourth year, the ...