Tesla vandalim reported in West Mifflin
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April 9, 2025
On Tuesday, the West Mifflin Police Department posted a Facebook request for assistance in identifying a woman who spray painted a Tesla Cybertruck. She was seen leaving the area around 3:17 p.m. Mond...
Lawmakers’ & lobbyists’ emails to remain hidden from public
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By ANGELA COULOUMBIS Spotlight PA 
April 9, 2025
Advocates called the court ruling a missed opportunity to create more transparency around the state legislature and multimilliondollar lobbying industry. HARRISBURG — Emails and other communications b...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2025
A Belle Vernon man is charged with DUI after allegedly brake checking another car on Fayette Avenue. Robert Anderson, 50, is charged with DUI-general impairment (fourth offense), DUI-highest rate of a...
Business Resource Center to offer regular Tuesday hours
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 8, 2025
Anyone who needs help can visit the office on Main Street in Monongahela. Small businesses in the Mon Valley will have easy access to support they need when the Business Resource Center launches new o...
New state Rep. Goughnour sworn into office
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April 8, 2025
He won a special election last month to replace the late Matthew Gergely in the 35th District. By the MVI State Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-McKeesport, took the oath of office Monday at the state Capitol to...
Trump orders new review of Nippon’s bid for U.S. Steel
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2025
He’s asking for feedback from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States within 45 days. President Donald Trump has ordered a new review of Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. St...
3 area residents honored at scouting breakfast
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2025
Pastor Dennis Stitch, Joe Ravasio and Edward Stasko Sr. were recognized for their years of service to the community. The Mon Valley scouting community honored three individuals in the area Monday who ...
Elizabeth Township eyes pump station solutions
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2025
Commissioners hope to find an economical way to reduce hydrogen sulfide gas in the system. Commissioners discussed equipment and chemicals at some of Elizabeth Township’s pump stations during Monday’s...
McCormick urges patience with tariffs
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By By TOM FONTAINE TribLive 
April 8, 2025
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Monday after touring an East Pittsburgh manufacturing facility that it’s too soon to pass judgment on the sweeping tariffs imposed last week by President Trump. “There’s ...
Baum, Macey honored for lifetime achievement by Mon-Yough Area chamber
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April 8, 2025
The annual Legislative Luncheon was held Friday at the Georgetown Centre in Pleasant Hills. By the MVI The Mon-Yough Area Chamber of Commerce honored two community leaders for their dedication to serv...
Hunting for eggs in Stockdale
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April 7, 2025
Participating in an Easter egg hunt Saturday in Stockdale are Grace, Paidlee, Riley and Isla Horrell. The event was sponsored by American Legion Post 801 in Roscoe and the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Dep...
Dogs abandoned in White Oak have been adopted
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 7, 2025
No one has been able to determine who left them in taped-up boxes in the Giant Eagle parking lot. Two dogs found in boxes in December and brought to White Oak Animal Safe Haven have found a new home. ...
Rain brings flood watches to Mon Valley
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 7, 2025
A power outage Sunday evening affected several homes in North Charleroi. Heavy rain over the weekend sparked several flood warnings throughout the area, with river levels rising around the Mon Valley ...
Elizabeth Forward stages ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’
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April 7, 2025
Elizabeth Forward High School’s musical cast took a journey to the underworld and back during the spring musical, “Hadestown: Teen Edition.” Shown during a scene are Sidney Thomas as Eurydice, Edward ...
Carroll Township residents attend meeting to cite dangerous road
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 7, 2025
They asked supervisors for assistance with Donora Road near Second Street extension. A road in Carroll Township has residents worried. During a recent meeting, two township residents asked supervisors...
MVI staff captures statewide advertising awards
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April 5, 2025
Graphic artists Kayla Allen-Russo and Deb Pace garnered three first-place and one second-place award in the prestigious contest. By the MVI The Mon Valley Independent’s advertising graphic artist team...
‘Titanic’ musical sets sail in McKeesport
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April 5, 2025
Connor McGrew and Riley Sheposh perform a scene from “Titanic: The Musical” at McKeesport Area High School. The show will continue with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today. See more photos from bo...
Crowd flocks to first night of Mon Valley Home Show
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 5, 2025
The event will continue today and tomorrow with a wide variety of businesses on hand. The Mon Valley Home Show had its 34th annual opening on Friday, showcasing many businesses for local residents to ...
‘Under the Sea’ in Monessen
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April 5, 2025
Kennedy Lindsay as Ariel sings with Londyn Johnson as Flounder during “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Friday night at Monessen High School. Another performance is set for 2 p.m. today. See more photos from b...