Frazier announces Howard, Baumiller as top graduates
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June 4, 2025
Frazier High School’s graduation ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday for 63 graduates. By the MVI Frazier High School in Perryopolis will hold its commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday in the ...
Monessen schools to join Yourway AI Grant initiative
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 4, 2025
The district was selected to partner with River Valley in the pilot program. The Monessen school board shared some good news during Tuesday’s work session, as it announced the district has received ap...
Pastor working to create community center
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June 3, 2025
Eric Ewell is hoping his efforts will transform lives in Duquesne and the surrounding area. By VENASIA SETTLES and KYLE NELSON McKeesport Community Newsroom Pastor Eric Ewell has been thinking about h...
Cornhole tournament to honor late police officer
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2025
The fundraising event in memory of Lt. Mike Kelemen will take place Saturday in Monessen. Lt. Mike Kelemen loved playing cornhole, so the Monessen Police Department thought the best way to remember hi...
New veterans organization being created in Mon Valley
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 3, 2025
Soldiers Under Maintenance will give former military members a forum to talk openly about their experiences. To win a war, it takes boots on the ground. But for many veterans, the experiences they had...
McKeesport Area announces Class of 2025 top graduates
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June 3, 2025
Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday for 210 graduates. McKeesport Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Weigle-Scha...
Weekend water issues fixed in Elizabeth Twp.
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2025
They involved a force main rupture, along with a modem failure at the Wylie pump station. Elizabeth Township commissioners received an update Monday from Dennis Ottaviani of Veolia Water about two iss...
Annual Mutt March held in Monongahela
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June 2, 2025
Ella Lendway, 4, along with Joshua and Celena Lendway of Monongahela, brought their dogs Asher and Diamond to Saturday’s Mutt March in Monongahela. Photos by Heather Hart / For the MVI
White Oak Lions celebrate 75th anniversary
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 2, 2025
The local club has been aiding the community in numerous ways since it began in 1950. The White Oak Lions Club held a 75th Charter celebration Sunday afternoon for the community at the White Oak Ameri...
MAEA issues statement in response to difficult week
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 2, 2025
Teachers sought to reassure parents that their work in the classroom won’t be affected. After a turbulent week for the McKeesport Area School District, the McKeesport Area Education Association reassu...
Weekend crashes in Rostraver Township
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June 2, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters and police were called to a vehicle crash in the 4300 block of Route 51 about midnight Saturday. One patient was transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services...
House fire under investigation in Charleroi
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June 2, 2025
Charleroi firefighters were called to a house fire Saturday in the 800 block of Crest Avenue. No injuries were reported, and the scene is under investigation by the state police fire marshal. Charlero...
Car, bus collide in Rostraver Township
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June 2, 2025
Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a vehicle crash in the 100 block of Finley Road shortly before 3:30 p.m. Sunday. One vehicle collided with a Mid-Mon Valley Transit Authority ...
CFFC launches search for new executive director
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 2, 2025
Renee Couser will retire after seven years of running the foundation. The Community Foundation of Fayette County is looking for its next leader. After two decades of visionary leadership, Executive Di...
SOUTH ALLEGHENY GRADUATION
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May 31, 2025
Paulina Taylor, Sydney Gordon and Linel Jamison await the start of commencement ceremonies Friday at South Allegheny High School. See more photos in our online gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com....
At U.S. Steel, Trump promises higher tariffs on imported steel, praises deal
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May 31, 2025
He also told steelworkers at Friday’s rally that they’ll all be receiving $5,000 bonuses. By JACK TROY and MEGAN SWIFT TribLive President Donald Trump’s rally Friday inside the U.S. Steel Irvin Works ...
New proposal would affect ownership of chickens, ducks
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 31, 2025
Supervisors will consider changes to current rules at their June 9 meeting. Restrictions for residents to keep chickens in Forward Township could change. When supervisors meet June 9, they will vote o...
Lafayette’s historic visit to Elizabeth celebrated
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 31, 2025
The French general stopped by the borough on May 29, 1825. An event was held Friday in Elizabeth to commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to the borough. Historic Elizabeth’s president Dr....
Ringgold High School names top graduates
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May 31, 2025
Commencement is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday for 200 graduates. For the MVI Ringgold High School will hold its 2025 commencement at 7 p.m. June 9 in the high school gymnasium. There are 200 graduates. ...
Trump named ‘honorary Steeler’
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May 31, 2025
Steelers legend Rocky Bleier and current players Mason Rudolph and Miles Killebrew attended the West Mifflin rally. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive President Donald Trump called an audible early in his speec...