Shapiro says this ‘broken process’ could lead to higher electricity costs
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By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA 
January 11, 2025
The governor wants federal regulators to force the state’s power grid to lower prices before a projected cost spike this summer. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians could face higher electricity bills if fede...
Two local entities get agricultural grant money
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 11, 2025
It will aid with programs in the California Area School District and the California Academy of Learning Charter School. Pennsylvania has awarded more than half a million dollars in grant funding to he...
Firefighters help with potential danger at MMVTA
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 11, 2025
A dislodged piece of plexiglass was hanging precariously from the Charleroi building. Charleroi firefighters helped the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority avoid a potential safety risk on Friday. Fire C...
NBV Historical Society has a history book in the works
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January 11, 2025
People with memories of growing up in the borough are invited to share their stories and photos. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The North Belle Vernon Historical Society is working to create a ...
YOUTH NIGHT FOR BVA BASKETBALL
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January 10, 2025
Belle Vernon Area girls varsity basketball players autographed their team photos Thursday for youths from the Belle Vernon Recreational League and BVA Metro Basketball. See game coverage on Page B1. J...
Donora fills vacancy on borough council
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
January 10, 2025
Joshua Lamb was unanimously selected to fill the opening created when Tommy Thompson resigned in September. Donora Council was able to make two important decisions unanimously Thursday night. First, i...
Monessen police, fire alarms defective
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
January 10, 2025
Police Chief David Yuhasz reminded council of the city’s liability if a disaster were to occur. The Monessen police station and the No.1 fire station have not had a functional fire alarm for quite som...
West Mifflin provides fire damage update
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 10, 2025
The blaze was started in the high school auditorium by a lift that was recharging. West Mifflin school board updated the public at Thursday’s meeting about the condition of the high school following a...
Monessen students get hands-on lesson in snow
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 10, 2025
Jennifer Gardner took them outside to teach them to identify complex patterns in snowflakes. Monessen Elementary Center students caught snowflakes on Tuesday — not just for fun but to learn about the ...
McKeesport Area postpones vote on new superintendent
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 10, 2025
Solicitor Gary Matta said school board members already know who they’re going to pick next week. McKeesport Area school board had been expected to elect a new superintendent Thursday night, but the vo...
Hazardous Charleroi alley to be closed in bad weather
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 10, 2025
A resident who lives near Pine Alley said her son’s car was hit and her husband was nearly killed this week. Charleroi Council has agreed to close a dangerous alleyway in the borough when severe weath...
Port Vue opens new year with presentation by local author
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
January 10, 2025
Author Tori Kannyn gave a copy of her book to Dr. Rudy Antoncic. Port Vue Council began the new year with a special presentation to honor one of the area’s beloved hometown doctors. During Wednesday’s...
California Area opens outdoor skating rink for the community
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 9, 2025
This is the second year in a row the district created the skating rink on the district’s Coal Center campus. Mon Valley residents won’t have to go too far for winter fun as the ice rink on the Califor...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 9, 2025
Kristopher Wergin will leave his position as a borough laborer to be a part-time firefighter. Charleroi Borough council — with support from neighboring communities — have taken public safety one step ...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
January 9, 2025
State Rep. Matt Gergely was hospitalized over the holidays. McKeesport officials shared messages of support for state Rep. Matthew Gergely, who was hospitalized over the holidays, at Wednesday’s counc...
FAMILY SNOW DAY
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January 8, 2025
Norm Baker played in the snow with his grandkids, Anthony Matinko, 12, Tommy Degnan, 8, Anita McGrew, 7, and Violet McGrew, 5, MondaNorm Baker played in the snow with his grandkids, Anthony Matinko, 1...
Swearing-in starts new legislative session
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 8, 2025
Both parties had an equal number in the House due to a health issue involving Democrat Matthew Gergely of McKeesport. A new legislative session started Tuesday in Harrisburg, with swearing-in day. Tue...
Forward Township approves budget amid confusion
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 8, 2025
Supervisor Dave Magiske has rescinded the resignation that he announced in November. Forward Township has agreed on a spending plan this year — though it’s a bit confusing whether or not there’s a tax...
Carroll Twp. moves meetings back to the evening
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 8, 2025
Residents had been complaining about the 9 a.m. start time, which was adopted when the pandemic began in 2020. After four years of meeting early in the morning, supervisors in Carroll Township have li...
Salvation Army got close to reaching fundraising goal
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Ronald Amati, owner of Spartan Environmental Inc. and president and CEO of the Amati Group, presents a $5,000 donation to Salvation Army Capt. Kara Martin. Submitted
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 8, 2025
Capt. Kara Martin said Mon Valley residents responded to a last-minute request for donations. The Mon Valley Salvation Army started off the new year with some good news — it has met a majority of its ...