New option proposed for suspended licenses
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 15, 2024
A potential new law would adopt community service as a form of payment. Drivers who’ve had their license suspended following routine violations could have a new option to pay their fines and get back ...
McKeesport sets fall festival
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 15, 2024
Events are focused toward teens and their families, but people of all ages are welcome. McKeesport will hold a fall festival for the city’s teenagers and families from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday behind Fire...
Rostraver Twp. to begin its own trash program
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 15, 2024
It will start Jan. 1 when the contract with the current provider expires. At the beginning of next year, Rostraver Township will launch an in-house garbage program for residents in an effort to cut co...
White Oak Rotary Club builds handicapped ramps
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
October 15, 2024
Club members are willing to construct the ramps for anyone who needs them. The primary mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others through the fellowship of members. The sound of h...
New secretary hired in Forward Township
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 15, 2024
Robin Schmidt replaces Karen Stetor who retired at the end of September. Forward Township has a new secretary. On Monday, supervisors Tom DeRosa, Dave Magiske and David Levdansky unanimously accepted ...
Grant money accepted to tear down 4 properties
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WHITE OAK
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 15, 2024
The borough will be responsible for any costs above the $35,000 grant. White Oak council members discussed various blighted properties in the borough and how to handle them at Monday night’s meeting. ...
Proposed property tax increase may be dead
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By By RYAN DETO TribLive 
October 15, 2024
Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena doesn’t believe there are enough votes for Sara Innamorato’s plan. A proposed property tax increase in Allegheny County likely does not have the votes to ...
Walking to fight breast cancer
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October 14, 2024
A large crowd turned out Saturday morning to participate in the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital Foundation Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk at the HealthPlex in Rostraver Township. See more p...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 14, 2024
It was transported to first responders in Tennessee and North Carolina. Charleroi Fire Department knows the importance of giving back — its firefighters do it every day when the alarm sounds in one of...
Donora will enforce trash regulations more strictly
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
October 14, 2024
Borough officials are hoping the measures will help reduce a rat problem. In an effort to crack down on at least one of the causes of the rat problem currently plaguing Donora’s streets and some house...
New fire truck on the way for Elizabeth Township
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2024
The cost is being covered by Olympus Energy as part of the agreement for locating a well pad in the township. Elizabeth Township and Blaine Hill Fire Departments are going to have a new $579,699.79 tr...
Valley residents celebrate fall at NBV park
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 14, 2024
More than 1,000 people turned out for Community Fest. North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park hosted Community Fest — one of its largest events ever — over the weekend. More than 1,000 people swung by ...
Legendary 1974 McKeesport concert recreated
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
October 14, 2024
An Aerosmith tribute band marked the 50th anniversary of the show at Renziehausen Park. About a thousand people gathered Saturday on the lawn in front of the Renziehausen Park Bandshell to enjoy an ev...
PennWest president celebrates first 100 days leading university
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2024
Jon Anderson plans to provide a list of the university’s accomplishments each fall. Jon Anderson president of PennWest University, recently released an announcement celebrating his first 100 days over...
Belle Vernon Leopards host trick-or-treaters
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October 12, 2024
Friday was trick-or-treat night at James Weir Stadium as Belle Vernon Area hosted Laurel Highlands. From left are Peyton Kenny, Camden Kenny, Ryder Kenny, Zy’air Zampatti, Rylee Kenny, Rayden Kenny an...
Elizabeth Forward crowns homecoming king, queen
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October 12, 2024
Charlie Nigut and Mia Valerio are this year’s homecoming king and queen at Elizabeth Forward High School. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent
Corelle to start layoffs in December
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 12, 2024
They will continue until the plant’s projected shutdown date of Feb. 25. Christmas will not be nearly as merry for Corelle Brand employees who were notified Thursday of when layoffs will begin as Anch...
Feral cat complaints received
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 12, 2024
Township officials are going to review the current ordinance to find a solution for next month. Elizabeth Township commissioners addressed an issue with feral cats at this week’s meeting. Resident Fel...
Color Run fundraiser today at Central Elementary School
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October 12, 2024
The elementary school students raised money through sponsorships gathered ahead of today’s event. For the MVI Regardless of whether the sun is shining, today will be a super bright day in the Elizabet...
Broadband access money is awarded to local communities
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 12, 2024
Grants were announced for Charleroi Area Public Library and Carnegie Library of Homestead. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority awarded money to local organizations to improve their facili...