New hirings approved as start of school nears in Monessen
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MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 7, 2024
Superintendent Robert Motte said he’s looking forward to having “new faces” on board. The Monessen school board voted unanimously to hire many new employees Tuesday night. The list includes Jason Schm...
Port Vue celebrates National Night Out
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
August 7, 2024
Threatening weather forced a last-minute move of the event into the municipal building. Threatening weather on Tuesday changed Port Vue’s annual National Night Out celebration into a “National Night I...
Hail heralds storm front that moved across the area
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By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER Trib Total Media 
August 7, 2024
Flash flood warnings were issued, and power was knocked out in several counties. The National Weather Service Pittsburgh received a number of hail reports as a line of strong storms moved through the ...
‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses to primary challenger
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August 7, 2024
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a Democratic primary in St. Louis, marking the second time this year that one of the party’s incu...
SAFE FROM THE SUN
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August 6, 2024
Joyanna Bibby, 7, of Coal Center, used an umbrella to shade herself while her twin brother, Beau, practiced with the California Trojans D3 football team Monday evening. To purchase this photo and more...
Plans set for BV Rotary Regatta on the Yough
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August 6, 2024
The third annual event will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. By the MVI The Belle Vernon Rotary Club is planning its 2024 Belle Vernon Rotary Regatta on the...
Police: Man admits setting Elizabeth Township house on fire
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 6, 2024
Ronald Burnheimer reportedly made a spur-of-the-moment decision following an argument with his wife via text messages. An Elizabeth man told police a text-message argument with his wife became too muc...
Donations requested amid nationwide blood shortage
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 6, 2024
Five blood drives are scheduled in the Mon Valley in the next month. The American Red Cross declared a nationwide emergency blood shortage Monday, citing a 25% drop of blood supply across the U.S. Acc...
Officer promoted to sergeant
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 6, 2024
Jordan Angelo received the promotion as part of a livestreamed meeting of township commissioners. Elizabeth Township commissioners voted Monday to promote police Officer Jordan Angelo to sergeant in f...
Just $10.5M remains of Westmoreland’s $105.3M pandemic relief allocation
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August 6, 2024
A decision on how to use the rest of the money has to be made by the end of the year. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media Westmoreland commissioners have allocated nearly 90% of the $105.3 million in...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 6, 2024
A Charleroi woman is accused of injuring three people in a two-vehicle crash June 5 in Fallowfield Township. Marcy Warren, 55, was charged with DUI, aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under t...
Legal bills top $4.2M in fight over key climate change program
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By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA 
August 6, 2024
The Shapiro administration and legislative Republicans are on opposite sides of court cases involving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers have spent more than $...
Fun at the Epiphany of Our Lord parish festival
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August 5, 2024
Geddy Whitley, 2, reaches into the duck pond at the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Festival. See more photos on A4. To purchase these photos and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at w...
August Fun Fest draws crowds at Cedar Creek Park
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August 5, 2024
Journi Campeau, 1 1/2, of Bentleyville and Charlie Dryer, 2, of Donora try out one of the rides at August Fun Fest at Cedar Creek Park. At right, Geddy Whitley, 2, reaches into the duck pond at the Ep...
Water issue leads to policy changes at Donora park
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
August 5, 2024
Work crews also shared concerns about “vicious dogs” in the borough. A few changes have been made to the reservation agreement for pavilions at Palmer Park in Donora. Earlier this summer, a group rent...
Fundraiser set up after Elizabeth Twp. house fire
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 5, 2024
There were no injuries in the blaze, and Dawn Murphy-Burnheimer’s three dogs were able to escape the home. A fundraiser is underway for an Elizabeth Township resident whose home sustained major damage...
MVAA seeking volunteers to serve as branch managers
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 5, 2024
The organization is hoping to find four people who are willing to work at least 20 hours per week. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is looking for volunteers who are passionate about music and art ...
Monessen approves payment as part of sewer rehab project
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 5, 2024
The $170,575 covers work done from March 2023 until February 2024. In a brief special meeting last week, Monessen council approved a $170,575 payment to WEC Engineers for work on the sewer rehabilitat...
Business brings flowery touch to Mon Valley
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August 5, 2024
Jennifer Wooley recently opened a physical local in Elizabeth for the floral operation she started last October. Jennifer Wooley has brought a colorful touch to the Mon Valley with Pink Meadow Blooms....