Pa. senator says energy bills on hold until climate program settled
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June 11, 2025
The legislation would rewrite an unused tax credit in an effort to increase energy production in the state, plus promote and regulate solar energy. By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — A group of...
‘Snowbirds’ jet team highlights air show’s 100th anniversary
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
June 11, 2025
Westmoreland County Airport Authority officials expect as many as 50,000 spectators will gather at the runway next weekend to gaze into the sky as nine acts perform air stunts and flyovers. It will be...
2nd annual Provins-Hummel Golf Outing held
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June 11, 2025
Local law enforcement, military personnel, veterans and community members came together at Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth Township on May 18 for the second annual Provins-Hummel Memorial Golf Outin...
DAR chapter honors legacy of Brownsville’s Norma Ryan
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June 11, 2025
DAR Fort Necessity Chapter honored the late Norma Ryan, BARC and Marquis de Lafayette in Brownsville. For the MVI The community of Brownsville recently gathered for a celebration hosted by the Daughte...
Car crash in Charleroi
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June 11, 2025
Firefighters in Charleroi responded to a handful of incidents Tuesday, including a vehicle accident near Third Street and Fallowfield Avenue. Capt. Matt Prentice said the accident happened around 1:50...
GEP3 Scholarship Foundation benefits from golf outing
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 10, 2025
The sun may not have been shining, but the rain held off Monday to ensure the second annual Glenn Edward Porter III Memorial Golf Outing at Nemacolin Country Club went off without a hitch. Glenn, 20, ...
CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATES AT RINGGOLD
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June 10, 2025
Clever Adon of Donora (formerly of Ghana, West Africa) and Myleigh Mashburn of Monongahela were members of Ringgold High School’s Class of 2025 who participated in commencement ceremonies Monday eveni...
DeRosa claims he’s saved Forward Twp. residents $36M
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 10, 2025
Monday night’s meeting featured another prolonged argument with Supervisor Dave Levdansky. The Loomis Bros. Circus left town a few weeks ago, but anyone in the audience of Forward Township’s meeting M...
Driver injured in I-70 rollover crash
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June 10, 2025
First responders were called to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 70 Monday morning. The crash occurred near the Lover exit around 9 a.m. Multiple reports were made to Washington...
Building and construction class launches careers
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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
June 10, 2025
Many students who learn trades are able to land well-paying jobs without having college debt. By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Area School District offers career and technical...
Salvation Army to raise money for youth programs
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 10, 2025
Capt. Kara Martin emphasized that all donations will stay local. The Mon Valley Salvation Army will host an open fundraiser to support its youth programs and is asking everyone in surrounding communit...
Council responds to sign complaints
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 10, 2025
Borough officials want to ban signs that pose a danger or a nuisance. During White Oak’s workshop meeting Monday, Solicitor Ashley Puchalski discussed possible changes to the borough’s sign ordinance....
Fleatique on the Mon held in Monongahela
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June 9, 2025
Members of the Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team sold bubble tea and lemonade during Saturday’s Fleatique on the Mon. From left are Elizabeth Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Alyssa Heidelbach and Nicole Heidelbach...
Child quickly rescued after falling into river
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2025
His mother offered thanks to first responders in a social media message. A child is recovering after being rescued Sunday from the Monongahela River in California. According to a report from Washingto...
Cleanup continues after flash flooding
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2025
A disaster emergency was declared Saturday in Allegheny County. As more rain soaked the region over the weekend, communities are still cleaning up flood-damaged areas. On Friday, a heavy rain event be...
PennWest receives grant for dual enrollment classes
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2025
The nearly $1 million award was presented by the Dual Credit Innovation Grant program. PennWest University announced last week that it received $999,931 to expand its dual enrollment program for high ...
Expressway projects to continue this week
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2025
Detours are set up for drivers in the areas of Sections 53A1 and 53A2. Construction on Section 53A1 and Section 53A2 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will continue this week, according to the Pennsylvani...
At UPMC’s ‘Stroke Camp,’ survivors build their skills
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June 9, 2025
The experience can be empowering for survivors and caregivers. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive After getting a little help with his footing, Jay Perino used his legs to push his body up the rock wall, r...