ON TOP OF THE PLAYGROUND
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July 2, 2024
Everett Jackson, 6, of Jefferson Hills sits on a platform after climbing to the top of a rope ladder at the Cedar Creek Park playground Monday afternoon. Jackson visited the park with his mother, Hann...
Former Washington County Courts employee files complaint
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
July 2, 2024
Elizabeth Sullivan claims she was dismissed for pointing out errors by Judge John DiSalle. KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI A former Washington County Courts employee has filed a complaint alleging a county...
Help sought with hazardous Elizabeth Twp. intersection
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
Commissioners are exploring potential safety upgrades following a fatal June 1 motorcycle crash. Angela Tomanio of Monroeville appealed to Elizabeth Township commissioners Monday for better signage in...
Teen sentenced to up to 25 years in shooting death of classmate
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July 1, 2024
Amari Altomore’s mother read a statement in court to Terry Newton. By RENATTA SIGNORINI Trib Total Media A month ago, Bethany Altomore accepted her son’s high school diploma. His cap and gown were dra...
McKeesport accused of failing to respond to Right to Know requests
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
The city’s solicitor says many of the requests were in an email spam folder. McKeesport failed to respond to multiple Right to Know requests, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, whic...
Calif. glass artist hopes to inspire McKeesport youths
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By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
Jamie Guerrero is offering instruction in the art of glass blowing. An award-winning artist and glass craftsman is setting up shop in McKeesport to share his talents with the local community. Los Ange...
Voters sue over disqualified ballots
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 1, 2024
A county policy adopted in April no longer gives voters an opportunity to fix their mistakes. Seven Washington County voters sued the county on Monday over the board of elections’ new policy to concea...
Hundreds attend funeral for Donora firefighter
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 30, 2024
HONORING FALLEN FIREFIGHTER RHYS JUWAN TAYLOR - 1999-2024 A scholarship in his name is being created through sales of a T-shirt fundraiser. Beloved Donora firefighter Rhys Taylor was honorably laid to...
Monessen honors hometown boxing champ Michael Moorer
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2024
The city honored one of its most famous sons on Saturday, recognizing former world heavyweight boxing champion Michael Moorer at a festival in his honor. Michael Moorer received keys to the city at a ...
Weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Magic City Saturday
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 30, 2024
Organizers of the inaugural event in downtown Charleroi said it was well attended. Magic City Saturday went off without a hitch in downtown Charleroi, despite rain trying to put a damper on the weeken...
Fayette County  Fair opens July 25
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2024
Several other fairs will also take place in Fayette County over the summer. Fair season is just around the corner in Fayette County. The Fayette County Fairis set for July 25 to Aug. 3 at the fairgrou...
Elizabeth Borough considering curfew violations ordinance
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2024
There have been a rash of criminal mischief and attempted car break-ins, police reported. Elizabeth council is considering curfew violation ordinances due to a recent rash of incidents in the borough....
Crash in Rostraver Township
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July 1, 2024
Rostraver Central VFD Rostraver Township Central firefighters and township police were called to this crash Saturday afternoon in the 100 block of Route 981. One patient was transported by Rostraver W...
STAYING COOL AT ROUND HILL SPRAY PARK
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June 29, 2024
Larry Pierce of Charleroi assists his 9-month-old granddaughter, Amara Grace McMillin, as they walk through a fountain Friday at the Round Hill spray park in Elizabeth Township. To purchase this photo...
Routh retiring as EFHS principal
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 28, 2024
He spent his entire 26-year education career with the school district. Growing up in Dormont, Michael Routh never expected to become a teacher, let alone a high school principal. After graduating from...
Fayette County announces LSA grant recipients
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 28, 2024
The winners include four projects from the Mon Valley. Several Mon Valley communities in Fayette County received Local Share Account grants at a recent ceremony hosted by the Fayette County Board of C...
Monessen artillery man lost his life in the air
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
June 28, 2024
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI When Monessen’s Joe Skruber...
Communities to light up the skies to celebrate Independence Day
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June 28, 2024
By the MVI Pull up a lawn chair, it’s time for fireworks! Many community celebrations are planned around the Mon Valley to not only celebrate the Fourth of July, but to also bring neighbors together f...
Vouchers may be part of Pa. budget deal
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By By KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA 
June 28, 2024
They’re controversial, and decades of studies show they have mixed results. HARRISBURG — Few arguments in Harrisburg are as fraught as the one happening now over school choice vouchers, and it feature...
Feds seize cocaine, fentanyl and guns linked to 4 felons
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By By PAULA REED WARD Trib Total Media 
June 28, 2024
Four men are charged in federal court with drug distribution after federal investigators on Thursday seized more than 75 kilograms of cocaine, 90,000 doses of fentanyl and several guns after executing...