Fatal fire devastates Elrama community
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 24, 2024
The Elrama Vol. Fire Company of Union Township confirmed Friday night the pregnant woman who was rescued from the house has died. Friends and family of an Elrama family who lost their beloved daughter...
Fire damages home in Fallowfield Township
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August 24, 2024
Fallowfield Township firefighters were called to a house fire about 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Rogers Manor section. Thanks to a crew at the Fallowfield station and quick response by mutual aid departmen...
Charleroi Area seeking candidates for vacant board seat
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 24, 2024
The school board has 30 days to fill the vacancy. Charleroi School Board members have 30 days to fill a vacancy left after the sudden passing of late school board president Ken Wiltz last week. Wiltz,...
WWII battle of Sidi Bou Zid claims life of Monessen son
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI 
August 24, 2024
Victor Albert Trilli was born and raised in Monessen before he joined the war effort. Editor’s Note: This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II a series about our sons who lost their lives ...
Blaze damages unoccupied Elizabeth Township home
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 24, 2024
Fire Chief Adam Janosko said not enough manpower was the biggest hurdle while battling the fire. Elizabeth Township Fire Department and multiple mutual aid partners responded to a house fire Friday mo...
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By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
August 24, 2024
An attempted homicide charge was dismissed against a Rostraver Township man accused of firing a shot in the parking lot of a North Belle Vernon gas station. Amire Rodrick Ganoung, 20, pleaded guilty F...
BACK TO SCHOOL FOR EF, SERRA CATHOLIC STUDENTS
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August 23, 2024
More area students headed back to school Thursday for the first day of classes. Above, from left, Elizabeth Forward Middle School Principal Dr. Trisha Martell posed with Lola Triplett, Giana Hartung, ...
McKeesport hires interim superintendent
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 23, 2024
The school board plans to replace Tia Wanzo when her leave of absence ends Nov. 13. At a special meeting Thursday night, the McKeesport Area school board hired an acting superintendent to replace Tia ...
Fourth Street BBQ owner’s lawsuit results in apology
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 23, 2024
The suit was sparked by online comments in Uncensored Charleroi. A Monongahela man has apologized to a local businessman, his family and his employees for defamatory comments he made against them onli...
DCED discusses STMP benefits
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 23, 2024
The program was set up to help communities overcome financial stress. Monessen officials and the public heard a presentation from the Department of Community and Economic Development at Thursday’s mee...
ALL SMILES HEADING BACK TO THE CLASSROOM
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August 22, 2024
Above, California Area Elementary School students, from left, Jahkiye Richardson, Raighleyn Richardson, Zadieyn Richardson, Avery Schaum, Acie’Arah Richardson and Baylee Neil are all smiles as they ge...
EF ready for start of new school year
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 22, 2024
Today is the first day of school for students in the Elizabeth Forward School District. Elizabeth Forward Warriors will head back to class today and leaders are excited to hear commotion in the halls....
‘Still taking it all in’: Charleroi man wins $1M from Pa. lottery
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August 22, 2024
Michael Matyas, a retired Charleroi police chief, bought the ticket at the Exxon in Speers. By the MVI A Charleroi man who recently retired for the second time won a $1 million jackpot from a Pennsylv...
Ringgold board clashes over policy for facility rentals
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 22, 2024
The board voted 6-2 to table a policy designating fees for organizations using district facilities and grounds. Ringgold School Board directors clashed before and during their meeting Wednesday about ...
Tonight’s the Night: Rod Stewart tribute to perform at the aquatorium
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ROCKIN’ ON THE MON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
August 22, 2024
Local favorite Six Gun Sally will open for the main band. Tonight’s the Night, a Rod Stewart tribute with some of the original members, will play with opener Six Gun Sally at the Monongahela Aquatoriu...
Glassport Community Day to offer food, fun and social services
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
August 22, 2024
The event will kick off at 4 p.m. Saturday at Honor Roll Park on Monongahela Avenue. Volunteers are busy preparing for Glassport’s inaugural Community Day set for Saturday at Honor Roll Park, 440 Mono...
Rostraver board to consider buying text-alert system
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 22, 2024
The Rostraver Township Board of Commissioners also provided an update on construction of a pickleball court. A new text-alert system may be coming to Rostraver Township. During Wednesday’s work sessio...
Municipal authority to install new billing system
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
August 22, 2024
The new system will offer enhanced payment options for customers. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County water and sewer customers will see enhanced payment options when a new billing system is im...
PREPARING FOR THE START OF SCHOOL
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August 21, 2024
Charleroi Area Elementary Center second-grade teacher Marissa Trilli gets her classroom ready for students to arrive Thursday morning. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent