First pope from U.S. takes the name Leo XIV
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May 9, 2025
Robert Prevost is a member of the Augustinian order and spent most of his career in Peru. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making C...
School board explores ways to trim ’25-’26 budget deficit
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WEST MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 9, 2025
Directors will consider a potential hiring freeze, the elimination of some programs and other options. Strategies to erase a deficit in the West Mifflin Area School District’s proposed budget were deb...
South Allegheny prom royalty
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May 9, 2025
South Allegheny High School will crown the 2025 prom court king and queen during promenade at 4:45 p.m. today at the high school. This year’s prom, with the theme of “Tropical Escape,” will be held at...
Naomi Outreach honors veterans at luncheon
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May 8, 2025
Naomi Outreach hosted its semi-annual luncheon for veterans Wednesday at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. Naomi Outreach was started in the early 1990s by Joni Kel...
McKeesport mayor responds to claims about ballfield fees
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 8, 2025
Mayor Michael Cherepko called allegations false. During Wednesday’s council meeting, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko responded to comments made by some McKeesport Area School Board members regarding...
Hearing highlights need to address Pa. hospital closures, staffing shortages
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 8, 2025
Leaders from Penn Highlands Healthcare and Allegheny Health Network testified at Wednesday’s hearing. Leaders at two local hospital systems testified Wednesday before a state Senate hearing about the ...
Charleroi discusses working with gas company on paving
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 8, 2025
Councilman Jerry Jericho suggested they speak to Columbia Gas to help cover costs to pave entire roadways after gas line work is completed. Charleroi council could partner with Columbia Gas to take a ...
Rollover crash on I-70 in Charleroi
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May 8, 2025
Charleroi firefighters responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident around 5 p.m. Wednesday on I-70 west. One person was evaluated by ambulance personnel while firefighters worked to clear the scen...
Elizabeth Forward group to honor 20 ‘elite’ seniors
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 8, 2025
Twenty educators selected by the students will also be recognized at tonight’s annual banquet. The annual Elite 20 banquet hosted by the Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association will be held t...
Green thumbs at California Elementary grow for a good cause
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May 7, 2025
California Area Elementary School teacher Brieann Klima and her Greenhouse Club students in grades 2 through 6 showed off their colorful creations Tuesday morning. The club will host a spring flower a...
No tax hike in budget proposal
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MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2025
The budget will be posted online after the school board votes on it next week. Taxes hold steady in the Monessen City School District’s 2025-26 budget, which was introduced at Tuesday’s meeting. The p...
Lawmakers split on marijuana legalization
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2025
The Cannabis Health & Safety Act was introduced in the Pa. House this week. Marijuana legalization could be coming to Pennsylvania, and Mon Valley lawmakers will have something to say about it. On Mon...
MVA project receives PA SITES grant
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 7, 2025
It’s one of 11 awards handed out by the state Tuesday in a new program to promote business development. The Mon Valley is rising and setting itself up for a comeback. While many industrial sites that ...
Charleroi Area ‘Kids Of Steel’ take part in Pittsburgh Kids Marathon
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May 7, 2025
Charleroi Area School District’s “Kids of Steel” team took part in Saturday’s Pittsburgh Kids Marathon. Charleroi Area Elementary School physical education teacher Amanda Bashioum submitted the photo....
Charges filed against 3 people after shots fired
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2025
The April 25 incident took place at Harrison Village. Several Mon Valley residents are accused of being involved in an April 25 incident in which six shots were fired at the 7 Building at Harrison Vil...
Mr. Milo makes a splash at Cedar Creek Park
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May 6, 2025
Sabrina Bannister’s Labrador retriever, Mr. Milo, cooled off with an afternoon swim Monday in the Youghiogheny River at Cedar Creek Park, enjoying the warm weather with plenty of splashes and tail wag...
Charleroi preparing to host Bring Your Kid to Work Day
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 6, 2025
High school junior Regan Brown organized the event and is introducing some changes this year. Regan Brown has proudly taken over an annual Charleroi Area High School tradition. As a junior, she has su...
Wingstop, Jersey Mike’s coming to Rostraver
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 6, 2025
The food establishments will be in the same plaza and are expected to open within the next year. In some exciting news for wing and sub lovers, Wingstop and Jersey Mike’s are set to come to Rostraver ...