Corpus Christi parishioners enjoy rare visit to church
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 25, 2024
The church only opens for two services each year. Wednesday served as a bittersweet homecoming for parishioners of Corpus Christi Church in McKeesport, as many people teared up during Mass. “This is l...
Mozer: Monessen won’t finish 2024 with deficit
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 25, 2024
The city’s current shortfall of more than $100,000 will be covered with line usage money. Monessen’s financial situation doesn’t concern Mayor Ron Mozer as he expects the city to erase its deficit bef...
Cryptocurrency explained by two financial experts
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 25, 2024
A program on the digital form of exchange was hosted Thursday by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. A panel discussion Thursday at Arc Human Services in Canonsburg delved into the ins and outs...
Maggi promises fair election at town hall
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 25, 2024
The Washington County commissioner spoke Thursday at the event in Monongahela. Election Day is 11 days away and Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi is assuring residents that the county’s resul...
AHN’s Art of Caring display at Jefferson Hospital
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 25, 2024
The exhibit features scrubs that have been worn by members of the health network. Allegheny Health Network’s Art of Caring exhibit will make its final stops at AHN Jefferson and Canonsburg hospitals. ...
Washington County SWAT Team gets funds
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October 25, 2024
Washington County District Attorney Jason M. Walsh, left, recently announced that forfeited assets obtained during the investigation and prosecution of individuals trafficking illegal narcotics in Was...
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October 25, 2024
Police said the man is also wanted in an assault. By JEFF HIMLER TribLive A suspect in a McKeesport assault and carjacking crashed on Route 30 in North Versailles Thursday afternoon after failing to s...
Annual Halloween parade held in Monessen
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October 24, 2024
Nivea Walker, 11, Demi Edwards, 10, Valentina Roberts, 11, Royalty Craig, 3, and Asia Dezarn, all from Monessen, are shown participating in the annual Halloween parade in Monessen last night. See more...
Halloween parade brings spooky, sweet fun to Monongahela
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October 24, 2024
Ashcraft Storage created a float paying tribute to “The Addams Family” for the annual Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween parade Wednesday night. Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independe...
BVA senior battling leukemia gets donation from Naomi Athletic Club
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 24, 2024
Nate Stanchfield will be receiving treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A Belle Vernon Area High School senior isn’t alone as he faces a battle with leukemia — his community is rallying b...
Parents charged 1 year after baby’s death
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 24, 2024
The suspects are identified as Brooke Whitehead and Ryan Whitehead, both 32. The parents of a 14-monthold boy who died after found not breathing at their Charleroi home are now charged in his death. O...
Area legislators announce grants for Valley towns, schools
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 24, 2024
About $20 million in funding was distributed to communities for improvement projects. Several Mon Valley municipalities received a slice of about $20 million in Local Share Account funds and other sta...
Mon Valley Arts to host 2nd annual fall arts festival in McKeesport
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
October 24, 2024
The day will be filled with free arts activities and refreshments for the whole family, along with an artist market. The arts will come alive in McKeesport this weekend as an annual festival will show...
Former investigator at state AG’s office may lose pension
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October 24, 2024
Brenda Sawyer is also accused of stealing money from the McKeesport branch of the NAACP. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A North Versailles woman accused of taking money from the Pennsylvania Attorney G...
Crash in Rostraver
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October 24, 2024
Rostraver Central firefighters and township police were called to a vehicle crash about 6 p.m. Wednesday on I-70 west at Route 51. Two people were treated by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services. ...
Rhythm House Studios Halloween party to benefit Washington Area Humane Society
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 24, 2024
The party is set for Oct. 31 at the Charleroi music studio and venue. Rhythm House Studio’s annual Halloween party will offer a ghastly good time with live entertainment — all to benefit four-legged f...
Warrant leads to arrest of area man, large heroin seizure
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 24, 2024
Police discovered about $3,000 worth of suspected heroin in a Port Vue residence. Bond was denied for a McKeesport man found in possession of nearly 1,000 doses of heroin. James Floyd Fortner Jr., 31,...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 24, 2024
The men killed 21 deer over a two-day span. The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced that three Washington County men were charged with killing 21 deer over a two-day span last December. Ezra McClel...