Graduation day at Pennwest California
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December 16, 2024
A commencement ceremony was held Saturday for fall semester graduates at PennWest California. Above, Martina Peluso of Glassport was with her service dog, Stanley. Jeff Helsel / MVI
Dogwood Charter School hopes to open in Ringgold
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 16, 2024
A public hearing will take place Wednesday evening for the school, which has also submitted applications to four other area districts. Ringgold will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Wednesday for a cha...
Fire breaks out at Charleroi house
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December 16, 2024
Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire in the 800 block of Meadow Ave. in Charleroi around 5:48 p.m. Sunday. There were heavy flames from the rear of the structure, and crews worked for two hours to...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 16, 2024
Developers plan to put it on Turkey Hollow Road. A company is in the process of bringing a solar farm to Rostraver Township, and the board of commissioners has approved some adjustments for its land u...
Westmoreland Register of Wills Office rebounds from a year of disarray
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December 16, 2024
Acting Register of Wills Katie Pecarchik said the backlog has been resolved since Sherry Magretti Hamilton was ousted in September. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive On a quiet Friday afternoon, Westmorela...
White Oak pursuing delinquent garbage payments
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 16, 2024
Solicitor Ashley Puchalski suggests putting liens on properties with large unpaid bills. White Oak Solicitor Ashley Puchalski gave council an update last week on the borough’s delinquent garbage colle...
Nativity comes to life at Harmony Acres
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
Area residents braved the cold Friday night to enjoy the depiction of the first Christmas. Despite Friday night’s low temperatures, the second annual Living Nativity at Harmony Acres still carried on ...
Pain hasn’t faded two years after Amari Altomore’s tragic death
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
His family is working to preserve the memory of the 16-year-old Monessen resident. Bethany Altomore relives her son Amari’s last days on earth in her head every day. She recalls him begging for his li...
Project Christmas is part of Ciss’ House of Hope’s service to the community
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December 14, 2024
Children receive two gifts and a dinner at the event, which takes place today at Life Giving Community Church in McKeesport. By COLETTE FUNCHES McKeesport Community Newsroom Whenever you think of a sp...
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December 14, 2024
State officials will conduct another canvass of the area next week. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive State environmental officials intend next week to canvass the section of North Belle Vernon targeted for a ma...
Annual toy distribution set for Sunday
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
Karl Weigand conducts the event at Central Volunteer Fire Station in Elizabeth Township. For the ninth year, Elizabeth Township resident Karl Weigand is giving back to his community and the surroundin...
One person hurt in Rostraver accident
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December 14, 2024
Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a car accident Friday on Ridge Road near Todd Farm Road in Rostraver Township. One person was transported to a local hospital by Rostraver West Newton EM...
Council seat likely to stay open until February
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
December 14, 2024
The process of filling it is expected to begin with an appointment to the vacancy board next month. The vacant spot on Donora Council will remain empty until at least February. The seat has been vacan...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
An Easton, Pa., woman has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with a 2023 crash that killed 20-year-old Charleroi resident Glenn Porter in Delaware. According to television station WBOC, C...
Rostraver police fulfill Christmas wishes with ‘Santa Cop’ program
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
More than 100 people participated in Thursday’s event at the Walmart in Rostraver Township. The Rostraver Township Police Department held its annual “Santa Cop” program Thursday at Walmart, where offi...
Chorus to approve U.S. Steel sale grows louder
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By JACK TROY TribLive 
December 13, 2024
A rally to support the Nippon Steel purchase was held Thursday at the company’s Clairton plant. United Steelworkers President David McCall was only mentioned once by name Thursday afternoon at a rally...
Davis addresses former Century III Mall area
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Davis addresses former Century III Mall area
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
The lieutenant governor discussed the state’s role in replacing the once popular shopping center with new economic opportunities. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited the former Century III Mall site Thursda...
Sen. Brewster honored by McKeesport school board
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
He was recognized for helping the district during his many years of service. State Sen. James Brewster was recognized by the McKeesport Area school board at Thursday’s meeting. Board President Mark Ho...