West Penn Power, Columbia Gas rate hikes OK’d
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November 23, 2024
The increases approved by the PUC were smaller than what both companies had requested. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Customers of West Penn Power Co. will be hit with a rate hike beginning next year and Colu...
Time to get ‘merry and bright’ as Monongahela ushers in holiday season
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
November 22, 2024
The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to come eat, drink, shop, listen to music and get in the holiday spirit at tonight’s event. Merry and Bright Night will kick off the hol...
Casey concedes to McCormick in Senate race
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November 22, 2024
The concession came Thursday, more than two weeks after Election Day. Staff and wire reports Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David Mc-Cormick on Thu...
Valley model railroad club on track for open houses
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
November 22, 2024
The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club will host its annual open house from 5 to 9 tonight. To join the Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club, one must, of course, have an interest in model railroading, ...
Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus to kick off holidays with ‘We Sing Noel’
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 22, 2024
Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus’ Christmas concert will be tonight, Saturday and Sunday at St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Forward Area Community Chorus (EFACC) will host i...
Charleroi seeking applicants for boards
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 22, 2024
Residents can submit letters of interest by Nov. 29 for various commissions in the borough. Charleroi Council is looking for residents who are interested in serving their community. Council is accepti...
Donora budget calls for property tax increase
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 22, 2024
Councilman Fred Berestecky voted against the proposed tax hike in the 2025 budget. Property owners in Donora council may see a tax increase next year as council voted on the proposed budget during a s...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 22, 2024
Anyone who brings a toy donation will receive a free Pyrex measuring glass, while supplies last. The second annual Stuff the Fire Truck Toy Drive will be held in Charleroi on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to...
Glassport council provides updates on borough projects
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
November 22, 2024
The annual Glassport Christmas parade and light-up celebration is set for Nov. 30. Glassport Borough council updated the public on a number of ongoing projects in the community during this week’s busi...
ALMOST TIME FOR HOOPS SEASON
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November 21, 2024
The Frazier High School girls basketball team held practice Wednesday evening to get ready for the upcoming season. Shown are teammates Allie Yauch, Taryn Bateman and Addison Day. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon...
Salvation Army ‘desperately’ needs Red Kettle bell ringers
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 21, 2024
The funds raised each year keep each branch’s programs operating for another year. One sign of the holiday season has long been the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign and bell ringers outside many g...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 21, 2024
The commissioners approved the tentative spending plan during a special meeting last night. After a property tax increase last year, the Rostraver Township commissioners introduced a new spending plan...
Scrumdidilyumptious fun: Mon River Arts youth to present musical ‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 21, 2024
The musical will debut at 7:30 tonight at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth. Youth with Mon River Arts have been working hard to put on a sweet performance of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.,” opening toni...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
November 21, 2024
Director Paul Mountain proposed the Rams on Patrol program to help curtail behavior issues in school hallways. Ringgold will implement a program in which volunteers roam the hallways of several distri...
Charleroi Area increases substitute teacher pay rate
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 21, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich said the increase will put Charleroi above other neighboring districts. Substitute teachers in the Charleroi Area School District will receive a higher pay in an effort to...
Elizabeth Forward School Board discusses pros and cons of livestreaming meetings
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 21, 2024
“I have grave concerns about livestreaming and as time goes on, I think more and more livestreaming almost anything — where there’s discussion happening — is a major mistake.” The board agreed to revi...
No tax hike in Belle Vernon Borough’s proposed budget
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 21, 2024
The small Fayette County community has seen a shrinking tax base as the population ages. Property owners in Belle Vernon Borough will likely not see an increase in their tax bills next year. During a ...
South Allegheny School board recognizes students
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
November 21, 2024
The board also took action on several personnel hirings. The South Allegheny School Board recognized several middle school students for their academic excellence during Monday’s meeting. The students ...
Rostraver Elementary students create caring cards
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November 21, 2024
First-graders in Melissa Withrow’s art class at Rostraver Elementary School display Thanksgiving cards they made as part of the “Caring Cards for Meals on Wheels” project being sponsored by the Belle ...