Long lines greet voters at local polling places
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 6, 2024
Despite the large turnout, few problems were reported by area election officials. Voters stood in line for hours at area polling places Tuesday to make sure their voices were heard. A sunny, 80-degree...
Cook sails to reelection win
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50TH PA. LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 6, 2024
State Rep. Bud Cook defeated Democratic challenger Drew Ross Manko. Republican Bud Cook will get back to work for his fifth term as state representative for the 50th Legislative District. Democratic n...
Kuzma fends off challenger for reelection to 2nd term
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39TH PA. LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 6, 2024
State Rep. Andrew Kuzma, R-Elizabeth Township, defeated Democrat Angela Girol. Republican state Rep. Andrew Kuzma reclaimed Pennsylvania’s 39th House District seat during Tuesday’s election over longt...
Lee wins reelection to U.S. House in Pa.’s 12th Congressional District
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By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
November 6, 2024
In early returns Lee topped Republican challenger James Hayes with 71% of the vote to Hayes’ 29%. Summer Lee is on her way to a second term in Washington D.C. The Associated Press declared the incumbe...
Reschenthaler wins reelection to U.S. House in Pa.’s 14th Congressional District
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
November 6, 2024
Republican Rep. Guy Reschenthaler was running for a fourth term in his Republican-leaning district in southwestern Pennsylvania. Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler is expected to win a f...
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November 6, 2024
Staff and wire reports Republican candidates for Pennsylvania’s three row offices, including two incumbents, all held leads in their races Tuesday night. In the race for attorney general, York County’...
Voters head to polls as Pa. looms as vital swing state
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 5, 2024
The state’s 19 electoral votes are a huge prize in the presidential race, and many other key contests are on this year’s ballot. It’s finally here — Election Day. Today, voters across Pennsylvania wil...
Restraining order pauses Corelle closing
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 5, 2024
The company can’t take any further action until after the next scheduled hearing Nov. 12. A temporary restraining order will pause the impending closure of the Corelle Brands plant in Charleroi. On Mo...
Garbage truck overturns, leaves trail of hydraulic fluid on Speers street
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 5, 2024
Firefighters shut down the road for about three hours while material was brought in to absorb the liquid. A garbage truck flipped onto its side in Speers early Monday morning, spilling nearly 60 gallo...
Elizabeth Twp. OKs code agreement with Elizabeth Borough
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 5, 2024
They will share a newly hired building inspector under the arrangement. Elizabeth Township voted unanimously Monday night to approve an agreement with Elizabeth Borough to provide code enforcement, bu...
Century III project receives $1M in aid
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
November 5, 2024
The money was awarded through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The site of the former Century III Mall has received $1 million to aid its demolition and redevelopment. The once-bu...
Go vote!
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November 5, 2024
GO VOTE! Even if we can’t agree on whom to vote for, surely we can agree to go vote. This year more than ever, we’ve seen a large push by both parties to register voters. You hear the same old mantra ...
Rostraver Library holding match fundraiser
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 5, 2024
All contributions made through Sunday up to $1,000 will be matched at 100%. Rostraver Public Library is asking for help from community members as its month-long fundraiser winds down. The effort began...
Man gets 15 to 30 years for shaking infant son to death
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
November 5, 2024
A McKeesport man who pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for fatally shaking his infant son will serve at least 15 years in prison. Michael Barber, 31, pleaded guilty on Aug. 5 before Allegheny Coun...
Prayer vigil held for Corelle employees
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
November 4, 2024
More than 20 people came together to seek divine help as the plant’s closing date nears. When a friend informed Missy Montgomery during a call that the Corelle Brands glass factory in Charleroi will s...
Benefit Halloween party held at Rhythm House
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 4, 2024
Five bands played at the event, with proceeds going to the Washington Area Humane Society. Rhythm House Studio’s first Halloween party was a treat, especially for the Washington Area Humane Society, w...
Election takes heavy toll on stressed-out voters
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November 4, 2024
Doomsday claims from both parties have many fearful heading into Tuesday’s vote. By ALEXIS PAPALIA, JACK TROY and JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive World War III. A crippled economy. Unbridled immigration. Civ...
PennWest professor explored Arctic Circle
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 4, 2024
Jim Bové documented his exotic experience through photos and drawings. PennWest recognized a professor from its California campus who traveled to the Arctic Circle as part of an artistic expedition. I...
When polls close in battleground states
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November 4, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former Pr...
Made With Patience has holiday gift items
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 4, 2024
“I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. Not only is it a hobby of mine, it’s a passion.” PATIENCE THOMAS Seasonal crafts of all types are available at the Elizabeth Township shop. Small bus...