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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
December 13, 2024
The increase will cost the average property owner about $50 more per year. The average Donora property owner will pay about $4 more each month in taxes after council approved its 2025 budget, which in...
Unpaid trash bills remain an issue
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MONESSEN
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
An amnesty program barely made a dent in the problem. Monessen launched an amnesty program for property owners to pay their delinquent garbage bills earlier this year, but it proved to be unsuccessful...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
An East McKeesport woman is facing assault and child endangerment charges stemming from an alleged incident where an Uber driver refused her service Thursday. Kimberly Andrews, 25, is charged with agg...
ANNITA GARIBALDI SOCIETY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS
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December 13, 2024
Twenty-eight members and guests of the Annita Garibaldi Society gathered Dec. 4 to start the holiday season with a Christmas sing-along, led by Ron Price and accompanied by his wife, society President...
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
December 13, 2024
Affected residents and business owners will receive notifications. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County officials said they suspect just 3% of its water system contains lead service lines and ha...
‘Tis the season to show school spirit
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December 12, 2024
These young fans showed their school spirit at the Bentworth High School wrestling match in Bentleyville last evening. Shown, in front, are Romeo Porter, Brayden Bernett and Ty Watson; back row, from ...
White Oak Athletic board struggling with lack of volunteers, building upkeep
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 12, 2024
The volunteers approached borough council to ask for help. Members of White Oak’s Athletic Association addressed council at Monday’s workshop meeting about the problems they are having as volunteers. ...
Monongahela promotes 2 police officers to full time
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 12, 2024
Police Chief Kevin Harris said the city hasn’t had as many full-time officers since the 1990s. Monongahela promoted two part-time police officers to full time during Wednesday’s council meeting. Tyler...
Charleroi approves 2025 budget, fills board vacancies
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 12, 2024
A contribution to Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services caused a heated discussion between Councilmen Jerry Jericho and Larry Celaschi. Charleroi Council approved its final budget on Wednesday nigh...
Crash on Charleroi-Monessen bridge
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December 12, 2024
At least one person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a two-vehicle crash shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday on the Charleroi-Monessen bridge. Firefighters from Monessen No. 1 and Charleroi ha...
Free photos with Santa at Hoods Up Quick Lube’s Monongahela location
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December 12, 2024
The public is invited to join the Hoods Up Quick Lube crew as they host free photos with Santa Claus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Carroll Township location only (1304 Country Club Road, Mono...
Washington County fair celebrates the season with annual Deck the Barns
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December 12, 2024
The three-day event begins at 6 p.m. today. For the MVI The holiday cheer is coming to the Washington County Agricultural Fairgrounds for the third annual Deck the Barns from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursda...
Police charge teen with plotting hit from Allegheny County Jail cell
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December 12, 2024
By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive A McKeesport teen awaiting trial for homicide orchestrated a hit on a police informant from an Allegheny County Jail cell, using code words like “lottery numbers” and “taco...
‘Coin battle’ at Central Elementary raises cash for Meals on Wheels
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 11, 2024
Classes at Central Elementary School competed to bring in the largest donations. Elizabeth Forward School District’s Central Elementary students gave back to their community in a unique way this week....
Carroll Twp. to survey two new homes amid residents’ complaints
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 11, 2024
A citizens group claims that the structures on Briarwood and Cedarwood drives don’t comply with township regulations. Carroll Township supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to have a survey done on t...
MVRCC hosts annual awards gala
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December 11, 2024
The annual event honors businesses and individuals for their commitment and dedication to the communities they serve. For the MVI The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated the season of b...
McKeesport Festival of Trees winners announced
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December 11, 2024
The City of McKeesport’s annual Festival of Trees wrapped up Monday night. Here are the 2024 winners: People’s Choice Award “Cinder the Safety Emu” by the McKeesport Fire Department Original (Adult) 1...
Taxes hold steady in New Eagle
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 11, 2024
The borough also set its meeting schedule for 2025. New Eagle residents won’t have to fork over extra money for their property tax bills in 2025. Council passed its budget for next year at Tuesday’s m...
West Mifflin Police host Santa Cop program
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December 11, 2024
The West Mifflin Police Department partnered with Froggy Radio on Thursday at the West Mifflin Walmart for their annual Santa Cop Toy Drive. Every year, the West Mifflin Police Department donates hund...