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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 30, 2024
A McKeesport woman is charged with child abuse after allegedly knowing a child was being raped and failed to take action. Sara Sturgess, 33, was charged with intimidation, retaliation or obstruction i...
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October 30, 2024
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A clumsy and time-consuming early voting option in the nation’s biggest presidential battleground state is creating frustration, leading to hours-long lines and prompting claims...
Elizabeth hosts Halloween parade
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October 29, 2024
Taking part in Elizabeth’s Halloween parade Monday evening, were, in front from left, Declan Mossa, 4, Dakota Mossa, 2 1/2, and Addison Mehalcik, 6. In back, from left, are Dominic Mossa, 7, Danica Mo...
Police chief alerts public of multiple attempted break-ins
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2024
Dave Yuhasz said the suspects are targeting unlocked homes. Monessen police are urging residents to make sure their homes and property are secure after receiving multiple reports of break-ins this mon...
Deadline arrives to apply for mail-in ballots
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2024
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt provided an election update to the media Monday. With just a week to go until the Nov. 5 general election, Pennsylvania election officials have updated the sta...
Aquatorium agreement tabled again
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2024
Monongahela council wants to revise language in the contract to move the facility before approving it. Monongahela council tabled an agreement between the city and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ...
Nobody hurt in fire at Charleroi house
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2024
The blaze was brought under control quickly, but the family has still been displaced. No one was injured in a structure fire Monday morning in Charleroi. Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said crews were c...
Monessen Lion of the Year honored
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October 29, 2024
Monessen Lions Club recently recognized Lion Debbie Bachinski as Lion of the Year. The award was presented during the club’s 76th Charter Night. This award is presented to a member who has displayed o...
Pa. American Water completes discharge project in Dravosburg
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2024
The $6 million project affects 43 Luscombe Lane residences. Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams are becoming safer and more beautiful. While the decrease in heavy manufacturing has helped, so have signi...
Disney movies celebrated at Halloween parades
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October 28, 2024
Aladdin-themed costumes were on display Saturday at Belle Vernon’s Halloween parade. Brittany Sumpman and Cheryl McGavitt (Genie) of Fallowfield Township were with Kolton Sumpman, 5 months, Kolby Sump...
Belle Vernon hosts Halloween parade
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October 28, 2024
Sporting a “101 Dalmatians” theme were Clair Brand, 4, of Belle Vernon, Phoenix Herman, 6, of Belle Vernon, Bailey Huweart, 20, of Monessen, Charlotte Greene, 5, of Rostraver Township, Brinley Cagnon,...
Fayette County brush fire draws large response
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October 28, 2024
Firefighters used ATVs to help get the blaze under control. By the MVI Multiple fire departments were called to a large brush fire that spread across 20 acres of woods just before noon Saturday in Jef...
BVA addresses middle school threat rumors
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 28, 2024
Superintendent Timothy Glasspool said no evidence was found that a student brought a gun to the school. The Belle Vernon Area school district released a statement Thursday addressing rumors regarding ...
Fallen officer honored with state award
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 28, 2024
Former McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski is among the first recipients of the Keystone First Responder Award. Gov. Josh Shapiro honored fallen McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski as an ina...
CFFC awards Catalyst for Change grant to WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 28, 2024
The money will be used for infant car seats and training for parents. The Community Foundation of Fayette County has announced the recipient of the its second Catalyst for Change grant. On April 15, t...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 28, 2024
It will be held at the Bayard Building site, and volunteers are welcome. Historic Elizabeth is welcoming volunteers to assist in a tree-planting, rain or shine, Nov. 9 at its Bayard Building site. Loc...
Shutterbugs
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October 26, 2024
Wyatt Knee, son of BVA assistant coach Scott Knee, gets advice from Nolan Humbert, son of head coach Matt Humbert, at Friday’s game. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent
Area veterans honored at Monessen luncheon
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 26, 2024
State Rep. Eric Davanzo holds the event each year in hopes of connecting young people and veterans. State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, held an annual luncheon to honor veterans in his district Frida...
3 local school districts get state grants for improvements
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 26, 2024
EF, Monessen and South Allegheny are all benefiting from the new program. Local schools will receive a variety of improvements thanks to state funding under the new Public School Facility Improvement ...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 26, 2024
He was able to raise more than $16,000 to restore a World War II memorial in Monessen. Ron Chromulak presented commendations to the people and businesses who helped with or donated to restoring the Wo...