Superintendent refutes rumors of TB outbreak in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 28, 2024
Dr. Ed Zelich confirmed that Facebook posts about the disease are inaccurate. Rumors are once again circulating about the immigrant population in Charleroi. On Tuesday, Charleroi Area Superintendent D...
Street department has opening in North Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 28, 2024
Borough officials plan to start reviewing applications for the position in the middle of January. North Charleroi is looking to hire a full-time member for its street department for the new year. The ...
Knights of Columbus, Monessen Council 954, donates to ARCDD
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December 28, 2024
Knights of Columbus, Monessen Council 954, recently collected $1,500 for the Association for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (ARCDD) Mon Valley, a chapter of the national organi...
Holiday cheer in Charleroi
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December 27, 2024
The Charleroi Area High School cheerleaders were still in the spirit of Christmas Thursday evening for the start of the Charleroi Holiday Basketball Tournament. In front, from left, are Madalyn Cherry...
Nippon Steel extends purchase deadline
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December 27, 2024
The sale is currently in the hands of President Biden, who can block the deal before his term ends. By the MVI Nippon Steel has pushed back the closing date for its proposed $14.9 million acquisition ...
Monessen native to host peace conference in Turkey
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December 27, 2024
Stephanie Urchick serves as president of Rotary International. By HARRY FUNK TribLive Smile. You’re promoting peace. “It is such a simple thing that we can all do,” Monessen native Stephanie Urchick s...
Police searching for owner of dog abandoned inside portable bathroom in park
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December 27, 2024
California police discovered a dog in a portable toilet at Rotary Park. Chief Jim Smith said the dog was turned over to animal control, which placed the canine in the care of an animal rescue. Anybody...
$50M OK’d to reduce mine drainage through Water Resources Development Act
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 27, 2024
Half the federal money will go toward water and sewer system projects in Pennsylvania. Congress passed legislation that will provide funding to reduce pollution from abandoned mines and create a progr...
Monessen first responders gather for Christmas celebration
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December 27, 2024
Members of the Monessen Police Department, Monessen No. 1 (downtown) Fire Department , Monessen Hilltop Fire Department and Mon Valley Emergency Medical Services attended an inaugural Monessen First R...
Saints Joachim and Anne Youth Ministry helps others
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December 27, 2024
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Youth Ministry recently sorted and distributed more than 80 holiday food bags for those in need this holiday season at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth. Show...
BVA distributes newsletter for students & families
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 27, 2024
It’s sent electronically each month to help them keep up with important information in the district. Families in the Belle Vernon Area School District may have noticed something new in their inboxes. ...
Taxes hold steady in Fallowfield Twp. budget
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 27, 2024
The township’s reorganization meeting is set for Jan. 6. Fallowfield Township will enter 2025 with a small budget deficit due to funds previously allocated to complete the Wesley Avenue storm water pr...
Christmas caring cards for Meals on Wheels
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December 26, 2024
The 4-and-5-year-old class at the Preschool at Fells share the Christmas cards they made for the recipients of Meals on Wheels. At left is teacher Chelsey Bongiorno, standing on the right is assistant...
Trees stay up all year at Mon Valley Care Center
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 26, 2024
The staff changes the decorations as each holiday rolls around. Decorating a tree with classic ornaments, strung popcorn garland and tinsel can help homes feel cozy for the holidays. The soft or somet...
First event held at EF’s renovated auditorium
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2024
The project to upgrade the 750-seat facility began in July and includes new carpet and tile flooring. Renovations to Elizabeth Forward Middle School’s auditorium were completed earlier this month, and...
Monessen officials clear up financial discrepancy
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2024
The city went slightly over budget this year, but it has almost $315K in the bank. Mayor Ron Mozer and Councilman Tony Orzechowksi clarified their seemingly differing statements regarding Monessen’s f...
McKeesport Area School District contracts with interpretation service
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2024
The new agreement with Global Wordsmiths runs through the end of 2026. The McKeesport Area School District approved an agreement with a translation service provider earlier this month in an effort to ...
Monessen Lions honored
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December 26, 2024
Two members of the Monessen Lions Club were recently recognized by Past District Gov. Amy Thompkins for their contributions to the organization. Lion Gloria Hayes, shown with Thompkins, was presented ...
MVAA gifted guitars from The Clarks band member
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December 26, 2024
For the MVI The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) announces a generous donation of four new Fender CD-60 acoustic guitars, complete with cases, from Greg Joseph of The Clarks and Main Street Musi...