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...
Elizabeth man accused of making online threat to public official
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 31, 2025
An Elizabeth Township man has been federally charged after threatening to hurt a local public official. According to a release from the Department of Justice, Edward Arthur Owens Jr., 29, has been cha...
Graduation night for BVA
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May 30, 2025
Emily Sanner and Gabriella Cramer show off their decorated caps Thursday before Belle Vernon Area’s commencement ceremony. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Pa. drivers to face new cell phone restrictions
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 30, 2025
“Paul Miller’s Law” will take effect next week. A new distracted driving law will go into effect next week. “Paul Miller’s Law,” which makes it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving, wil...
Buena Vista pool ready to mark 75th anniversary
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2025
The pool has operated every year since opening in 1950, even during the pandemic. Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Company’s swimming pool in Elizabeth Township is celebrating its 75th anniversary this week...
McKeesport Area asks Dick’s to ‘reconsider’ ending partnership
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2025
Superintendent Don MacFann appealed to the company’s foundation on social media. In a week filled with controversy, the McKeesport Area School District posted a new statement Wednesday evening asking ...
Giant Eagle to take over prescriptions from 78 Rite Aid stores
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May 30, 2025
The drug store chain has shut down numerous locations, including Charleroi, Monongahela and Rostraver Township. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Giant Eagle will take over pharmacy prescriptions from 78 Ri...
Mon Valley Opioid Coalition contest seeks to remove stigma from addiction
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 30, 2025
California Area and Charleroi Area students created posters with that message for the Mon Valley Opioid Coalition. Students from the California Area and Charleroi Area school districts accepted first ...
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May 30, 2025
A Monessen man was charged with child endangerment after he was stopped for allegedly driving recklessly with two kids sitting in the front seat with no seat belts or booster seats. Robert Lee Lawrenc...
Sweet victory for Serra Catholic
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May 29, 2025
Members of the Serra Catholic baseball team lift the WPIAL Class 1A championship trophy after defeating Carmichaels, 9-0, Wednesday at EQT Park in Washington. For full coverage of the game see page B1...
EF board reviews proposed budget with tax increase
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2025
The school board will vote on the 2025-26 budget next month. Elizabeth Forward School Board met during a special meeting this week to seek more information about the 2025-26 school year budget. During...
BVA votes to terminate employee
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2025
The school board took action during an online special meeting Wednesday night. The Belle Vernon Area School Board met for a brief special meeting Wednesday, which included a motion to terminate an emp...
McKeesport Area officials investigating missing money
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2025
The investigation comes on the heels of the partnership ending between the district and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation. McKeesport Area School District officials announced that an internal audit...
Ladies of the Grand Army host annual veterans service
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May 29, 2025
Keep their memory alive. The Mon Valley is home to thousands of dedicated and decorated heroes, men and women who honorably served their country, some who never made it home. Sons and daughters of the...
Top graduates named at Belle Vernon Area
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May 29, 2025
Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. today for 182 graduates. Belle Vernon Area High School will hold its 2025 commencement 7 p.m. today at James Weir Stadium. In the event of inclement weat...
Belle Vernon Area Rotary rebrands to attract new members
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2025
The Rotary includes communities within the Belle Vernon Area and Frazier school districts. They only added one extra word to their club’s name, but members of the newly rebranded Belle Vernon Area Rot...
Gene Kelly Awards honor high school musical theater
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By By ALEXIS PAPALIA TribLive 
May 29, 2025
Elizabeth Forward won in two categories for “Hadestown: Teen Edition.” During his tenure as executive director of Pittsburgh CLO, Charlie Gray steered the creation of the Gene Kelly Awards, which annu...
Parade of seniors at South Allegheny
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May 28, 2025
Class of 2025 members Noah Cortes, Josh Nesky, Ava Chizmar and Cody Deliman took part in South Allegheny High School’s annual senior parade Tuesday evening. Led by police and first responders, the par...
Partnership between MASD and Dick’s Sporting Goods ends
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 28, 2025
The company said it invested more than $13M in the district since 2021. McKeesport Area School District announced Tuesday that its partnership with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation is ending. Dist...
New contract for Charleroi Area teachers
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 28, 2025
There are several changes in the 7-year deal, which runs through August 2032. The Charleroi Area Education Association has a new seven-year agreement. The school board unanimously approved the new col...