Port Vue welcomes new junior council member
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
October 4, 2024
South Allegheny senior Teagan Noll was chosen to fill the position this year. Port Vue Council welcomed its Junior Council Member Teagan Noll during Wednesday’s meeting. She was sworn in by Port Vue M...
Girls just wanna have fun
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October 3, 2024
After several rainy days, California Area Elementary School youngsters got to enjoy recess at the new school playground Wednesday morning.  First graders Raighleyn Richardson, Abigaela Osnacq Jacquet ...
Belle Vernon Area High School homecoming royalty
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October 3, 2024
Belle Vernon Area High School will begin homecoming festivities on Friday when the king is crowned during an assembly. The queen will be crowned at halftime during Friday night’s game at James Weir St...
DA’s office probing missing money from McKeesport police evidence room
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2024
Mayor Michael Cherepko confirmed the investigation, but city officials aren’t saying much more. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office is searching for money missing from the McKeesport Polic...
Lawmakers seek probe of decision to shut down plant
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 3, 2024
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is asking the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Justice Department to investigate Anchor Hocking’s decision to close Corelle Brands in Charleroi. Morale at the Corelle Brands ...
Rostraver OKs zoning change for new senior housing complex
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2024
The commissioners also hired four employees for a new in-house garbage collection program. The Rostraver Township commissioners approved a zoning change for new senior housing complex being constructe...
Tempers flare at Charleroi council meeting
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 3, 2024
Council President Kristin Hopkins-Calcek and Councilman Larry Celaschi got into a heated argument. Tempers reached a boiling point for two Charleroi borough council members. As rumors, allegations and...
After pandemic hiatus, Round Hill Church to once again host fall fundraiser
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2024
The church will host a soup dinner and bake sale fundraiser at the Elizabeth Township church on Saturday. A regular fall favorite is coming back to the Elizabeth and Forward township communities this ...
PennWest receives $3.2M gift to enhance early childhood education
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October 3, 2024
The latest donation from Karen and Tom Rutledge will increase the institute’s presence on the California campus. For the MVI Pennsylvania Western University received a $3.2 million gift to enhance ear...
Serra Catholic High School homecoming royalty
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October 2, 2024
Serra Catholic High School will host its homecoming celebration Friday. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime when the Eagles take on Bishop Canevin. The homecoming parade begins at approxima...
State prepares for North Belle Vernon mine subsidence relief project
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 2, 2024
Informational programs are being held for borough residents who are interested in participating. Nearly all of North Belle Vernon sits on top of an underground mining area, which means a lot of homes ...
Monessen hoping for return of band program
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte wants to use student interest in a drumline as a starting point. The Monessen Middle/High School has been without a band program for a couple of years, but there’s hope...
Mon Valley residents can help flood victims
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2024
Several local efforts are underway to take needed supplies down south. Local community organizations are working together to bring supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United St...
BVA investigates threat by Marion Elementary student
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2024
Superintendent Timothy Glasspool posted a letter to parents on the district’s website Tuesday night. The Belle Vernon Area School District released a statement Tuesday regarding a threat made by an un...
Allegheny County finances spell $60M deficit, controller says
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By By RYAN DETO TribLive 
October 2, 2024
The county may have to use some of its rainy-day fund to cover the shortfall. Allegheny County is on track to face a $60 million deficit by the end of the year if revenue doesn’t pick up, according to...
In memory of ‘Moe’
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October 1, 2024
Belle Vernon Area girls soccer coach Tracy Lovett (third from left) joins Ringgold head coach Ed Rosensteel, Shelley Rosensteel and Ringgold assistant coach Keli Rosensteel during a ceremony honoring ...
Charleroi Area High School homecoming royalty
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October 1, 2024
Charleroi Area High School will host homecoming festivities Friday when the Cougars take on Ligonier Valley at Myron Pottios Stadium. This year’s homecoming court members are, from left, Landon Barcus...
Testing of Westmoreland’s 900 voting machines begins
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
October 1, 2024
Republican committeewoman Cindy Brown of Ligonier Township said she’s often asked about election integrity when talking with voters. On Monday, she was one of four members of the public who went to wa...
KKK material condemned by officials in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 1, 2024
A flier was being distributed digitally by a private website in the borough. Charleroi officials were disheartened to learn about racial fliers being digitally circulated in the community over the wee...