McKeesport Area students learn about government
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May 13, 2026
McKeesport Area High School students had the opportunity to participate in informative sessions featuring elected leaders and government professionals, where they learned more about how state governme...
‘Snooper crane’ engaged for inspection of Layton Bridge
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May 13, 2026
A hill will be tarped to keep bats from re-entering caves during the $56M project. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive There’s a laundry list of things to do before state transportation officials can begin rep...
25 workers laid off after Spirit Airlines exit
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May 13, 2026
The Unity airport loses TSA services and cuts staff while awaiting a new carrier to utilize its nearly completed $22M terminal expansion. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Last week, 25 workers at Arnold ...
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May 13, 2026
Tuan Dang is charged with first-degree murder in a 2022 shooting in the parking lot of Rostraver Square. By the MVI A Philadelphia man accused in a 2022 Rostraver Township fatal shooting waived his ri...
AG’s office warns of party invitation email scam
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May 13, 2026
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Careful whose online party invitation you accept — it could result in your email credentials being stolen. The Attorney General’s Office is warning Pennsylvanians about a new...
South Allegheny students’ boat project passes first test in water
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
After building the craft, they took it for a spin on Lake Emilie in Renziehausen Park. Excitement and anticipation were in the air as five South Allegheny High School students tested their custom-buil...
Forward Township seeks grant to replace bridges
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 12, 2026
They are located on Kelly Hollow Road & Ripple Road. Forward Township supervisors discussed plans to pursue state funding for two bridge replacement projects Monday, while also addressing ongoing conc...
Charleroi Elementary time capsule opening sparks memories from 1997
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 12, 2026
Former art teacher Sue Mohney returned to view the items her students placed inside. Nearly 30 years ago, young art students sealed away pieces of their lives inside a time capsule at Charleroi Elemen...
2 Democrats battle to challenge Kuzma
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
Dylan Altemara and Kellianne Frketic are seeking the nomination in the 39th District. Two Elizabeth Township residents will square off again in the May 19 primary election — this time for the Democrat...
Discovery will add to cost of pickleball court project
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
The price will increase by $21,920 because of the need to place stone beneath the asphalt. The contractor for White Oak’s pickleball court has some concerns about the asphalt and location of the proje...
South Allegheny High School crowns prom king and queen
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May 12, 2026
South Allegheny High School’s 2026 Prom, “The Golden Gatsby,” was held on Friday at Edgewood Country Club. Shown are the new prom king and queen, Drew Cook and Ava Brown. Submitted
Rotary Club of Elizabeth honors EF seniors
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May 12, 2026
The Rotary Club of Elizabeth Outstanding Community Service Award recognizes Elizabeth Forward High School graduating seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism and community inv...
Allegheny Health Network adds $13M chopper to its LifeFlight fleet
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May 12, 2026
The new model includes rear cameras that allow the pilot to see crews and patients approaching from the back and into the cabin. By JACK TROY TribLive A state-of-the-art medical helicopter is joining ...
Spada honored with ATHENA Leadership Award
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May 12, 2026
Leanna Spada received the award at a luncheon on Friday. By the MVI Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Leanna Spada is the recipient of this year’s ATHENA Leadership Award. The...
Avenue of Flags goes up in West Newton
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May 11, 2026
Volunteers worked Saturday morning to assemble the Avenue of Flags at West Newton Cemetery. The annual tradition features roughly 400 American flags and will remain in place past Memorial Day. Each fl...
Pisciottano’s AI bill advances in state Senate
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 11, 2026
There’s bipartisan support for the measure, which requires disclosure when artificial intelligence is used to sell goods and services. A bill introduced by state Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin,...
Small business grants awarded
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 11, 2026
Several enterprises in the region received a share of $15M in state money. State funding aimed at helping small businesses start and grow is being distributed across Western Pennsylvania, creating new...
Clean-up day targets section of Elizabeth Township
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 11, 2026
More than 24 bags of trash were collected last weekend during the four-hour cleaning campaign. Several residents participated in a clean-up day last weekend in Elizabeth Township. Volunteers worked fo...
New seasonal allergy treatments on the horizon
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May 11, 2026
Increased vegetation has brought negative effects for allergy sufferers, but new forms of relief are on the way. By JOSH EWERS TribLive Trying pollen seasons are becoming the norm in Western Pennsylva...
New state policies stopped haunted attraction from using minor volunteers
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May 11, 2026
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