Port Vue honors police officer for years of service
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
December 6, 2024
Council also passed the 2025 budget with no tax increase. A veteran police officer was honored for his years of service in Port Vue Borough. Prior to starting Wednesday’s meeting, Port Vue Council rec...
McKeesport Area School Board to begin interviews for new superintendent
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December 6, 2024
The school board received 28 applications for the vacant superintendent position. By MICHAELRICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com The McKeesport Area School Board president announced the district garnered 28 a...
South Allegheny to increase security measures with new officer, metal detectors
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
December 6, 2024
Metal detectors/scanners will soon be installed in the school district. Leadership on the South Allegheny School Board will remain the same for 2025. During Wednesday’s reorganization meeting, Shawn D...
Hopes of a rescue dwindle where Unity woman fell into sinkhole
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By By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press 
December 6, 2024
Authorities are searching for Elizabeth Pollard, 64, who went missing Monday evening while looking for her missing cat. Three days after a Pennsylvania woman searching for her cat disappeared at the c...
Festival of Trees officially kicks off today
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December 5, 2024
The City of McKeesport’s 39th annual Festival of Trees officially kicks off today at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renziehausen Park. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. today through Monday. Participants we...
McKeesport’s budget holds the line on taxes
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 5, 2024
Mayor Michael Cherepko announced police Chief Mark Steele was hired by the South Allegheny School District. McKeesport residents will not see an increase in their property taxes next year. Council pas...
Rostraver OKs tax exemption for new senior housing plan
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 5, 2024
The board approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes cooperation agreement, which the Belle Vernon Area School Board voted against. Rostraver Township’s board of commissioners approved a Payment in Lieu of T...
Longtime Forward Township supervisor resigns
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 5, 2024
Board Chairman Tom DeRosa said Monday’s meeting is canceled. Longtime Forward Township Supervisor Dave Magiske has unofficially resigned. In light of his resignation, board Chairman Tom DeRosa said he...
Christmas by candlelight: Celebrate the season at the Greenock Log House
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December 5, 2024
Baked goods, crafts and small gifts also will be available at the ‘mini barn’ adjacent to the 1790 log home in Elizabeth Township. By the MVI Aromas from fresh garlands and hot cider will fill the Gre...
Monessen Knights of Columbus donates coats for kids
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December 5, 2024
The Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids is a national program that provides winter apparel, free of charge, to various organizations. On Nov. 26, the Knights of Columbus, Monessen Council No. 954, dist...
Elizabeth Forward board discusses leadership changes
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 5, 2024
By a 5-4 vote, Thomas Sharkey and Ryan Hemminger were reelected board president and vice president, respectively. Elizabeth Forward School Board was divided at its reorganization meeting Wednesday. Bo...
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December 5, 2024
Hope is fading that Unity resident Elizabeth Pollard will be found alive. By RENATTA SIGNORINI and PATRICK VARINE TribLive Efforts to rescue a woman believed to have been swallowed by a sinkhole in Un...
Live! Casino’s GiveBack boxes raise money for charities
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December 5, 2024
Donations went to Shop with a Cop and the Best of the Batch Foundation. For the MVI Live! Casino announced totals for this year’s third round of Give-Back Boxes for local charities. Thanks to the gene...
MCKEESPORT CHEERLEADER JUMPS FOR JOY
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December 4, 2024
Laina Jackson does a leaping split during the Tigers’ boys basketball game against South Allegheny Tuesday night. See full coverage on B1. See more photos in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyi...
Charleroi Area school board keeps same leaders in place
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 4, 2024
Barbara Pepper will remain board president with Elaine Pappasergi as VP. Leadership will remain unchanged in Charleroi Area School District next year. During Tuesday’s annual reorganization meeting, t...
Trump vows to block U.S. Steel purchase
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 4, 2024
He promised to make the company “Strong and Great Again” in a Truth Social post. President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his opposition to the proposed $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s ...
WCHA tax exemption for new senior housing in Rostraver rejected
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BVA SCHOOL BOARD
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 4, 2024
The proposed agreement only had one supporter. The Belle Vernon Area school board voted Tuesday to reject a cooperation agreement and tax exemption with the Westmoreland County Housing Authority for i...
Mon Valley Paws thanks donors, hands out awards
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 4, 2024
The nonprofit aids people and organizations that rescue animals and provide health care for them. Mon Valley Paws held its annual Giveback Celebration at Foster House II on Tuesday to thank donors and...
Panicucci new Monessen school board president
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 4, 2024
Marc Bellora edged Sharon Mauck for vice president in a 5-4 vote. The Monessen school board elected a new president and vice president at its reorganization meeting Tuesday. In a unanimous vote, Mark ...
FESTIVAL OF TREES RETURNS THIS WEEK
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December 4, 2024
McKeesport’s annual Festival of Trees will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday through Monday at Renziehausen Park. Donna Chancio of McKeesport and Fran Tanney of White Oak are shown at last year’s f...