Paddle parade, ducky race part of fun at Regatta on the Yough
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 26, 2024
The annual event held by the Belle Vernon Rotary Club grows bigger and more successful every year. Ducks, ducks and more ducks. The Belle Vernon Rotary Club held its rubber-duck themed Regatta on the ...
Mon Valley arts academy creates new brass quintet
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 26, 2024
Take 5 Brass will join the academy’s roster of performance groups. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts announced the formation of its newest musical group, Take 5 Brass. Under the direction of Ken Cof...
Community rallies behind victims in wake of fatal Elrama fire
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August 26, 2024
Sabrina Boyle, 19, who was 23-weeks pregnant, tragically died hours after being rescued from the Friday morning fire. By the MVI Family, friends and strangers have been coming to the aid of the victim...
Monessen to demolish 14 more blighted properties
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August 26, 2024
Code Enforcement Officer Marvin Davis deemed the properties a threat to public safety. By MICHAELRICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Another 14 blighted properties in Monessen will soon be demolished by West...
Valley libraries to take part in Westmoreland Food Bank food drive
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 26, 2024
Belle Vernon, Monessen, Rostraver and West Newton libraries are among the participants. The Westmoreland Food Bank will be working with the Westmoreland Library Network to host a weeklong food drive i...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL KICKS OFF
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL KICKS OFF
August 24, 2024
High school football season kicked off in the Mon Valley last night as local teams took to the field for Week Zero. Fans filled Joe Montana Stadium as the Ringgold Rams hosted South Allegheny. See all...
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...
‘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...
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....