New errors discovered in Westmoreland Register of Wills Office lead to personnel changes
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By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
June 28, 2024
The ongoing review of records in the embattled Westmoreland County Register of Wills Office has unearthed more incomplete adoption files, leading to personnel changes enacted this week by the conserva...
Valley residents plan to watch debate
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 26, 2024
Most U.S. adults plan to watch some element of tonight’s presidential debate and many think the event will be important for the campaigns of both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump,...
Immigrant foundation to host walk to celebrate American independence
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 26, 2024
The Global Immigrant Foundation is working to become part of the community and welcomes everyone to the celebration walk on Saturday. A newly-formed foundation in Charleroi hopes to encourage a better...
Full Moon Fever: Tom Petty tribute band to perform at aquatorium
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June 27, 2024
ROCKIN’ ON THE MON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES PREVIEW The Tom Petty cover band will take the main stage at 7:30 p.m. Day One will perform on the Upper Level at 6 p.m. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Mononga...
Bartolotta’s bill allowing year-round motorcycle inspections passes Senate
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 26, 2024
The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill sponsored by state Sen. Camera Bartolotta, R-Carroll Township, that would permit motorcycle ...
Tax hike in West Jefferson SD budget
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June 26, 2024
The school board also recognized several retirees on Tuesday. By the MVI The West Jefferson School District school board approved the final 2024-25 budget, which calls for a property tax increase. The...
Friends, colleagues mourn local firefighter
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 25, 2024
Rhys Taylor served as president of the Donora Volunteer Fire Company. Rhys Taylor will be remembered for the love he put out into the world. The 24-year-old first responder and president of the Donora...
Brewster joins call to curtail gun violence
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 25, 2024
The state senator supports a report issued Tuesday by the U.S. surgeon general, but says more needs to be done about the “core causes.” The U.S. surgeon general’s declaration that gun violence is a pu...
GoFundMe campaigns set up for Belle Vernon fire victims
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 25, 2024
The Keith family lost its home and all its possessions in a Sunday morning blaze. Two GoFundMe campaigns have been launched for a Belle Vernon family of five who lost their home in a fire Sunday. The ...
Impact caught on camera as car strikes Port Vue home
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 25, 2024
No serious injuries were reported, but the house was badly damaged. A car crashed into a Port Vue home Tuesday, leaving a large hole and completely damaging the front end of the vehicle. According to ...
Fatal accident sparks discussion of hazardous intersection
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 25, 2024
Sara Hammell called for action after her cousin was killed in a June 1 motorcycle crash. Sara Hammell spoke to Elizabeth Borough council Tuesday about the need for a stop sign at a dangerous intersect...
Big education fight stands in the way of a Pa. budget deal
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By By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA 
June 26, 2024
With the deadline approaching, lawmakers have found common ground on taxes, permitting and college. But they’re far from a deal on basic education funding. HARRISBURG — How much money to spend on Penn...
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
June 25, 2024
Dale Shawley Jr. was fined $750 and given 30 days to turn in the required paperwork. A member of Donora’s Zoning Hearing Board has been found guilty of failing to comply with the Public Official and E...
SNIPS AND SNEAKERS
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June 25, 2024
Hairstylist Lorenzo Altobelli, owner of LA Fades in Belle Vernon, gives a trim to Kash Ward, 6, of Monessen at the Snips and Sneakers event Monday morning at The Full Potential Project building in Mon...
BVA school board approves 2024-25 budget
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June 25, 2024
Taxes will remain at their current level in the new spending plan. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The Belle Vernon Area school board gave final approval Monday to a new budget for the 2024-25 s...
Moorer to appear at festival
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 24, 2024
The former boxing champ will be honored Saturday at Monessen Community Day. Michael Moorer’s International Boxing Hall of Fame induction came as a surprise to the southpaw who grew up in Monessen. “I ...
Natural gas impact fee checks smaller this year
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 24, 2024
Lower energy prices and the presence of more wells in the state contributed to the decline. Checks distributed to Mon Valley communities — and hundreds of others across the state — from Marcellus Shal...
Boston Hollow Road to be closed for two months
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 24, 2024
The closure is necessary so crews can replace a block wall in the area. Boston Hollow Road in Elizabeth Township will be closed starting Monday for about two months due to crews from PennDOT and A. Li...
Glassport to hold blood drive in honor of teen recovering from brain tumor
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
June 24, 2024
Jasiah Jones’ family wants to replenish the blood that was used to save his life. “It was like a punch in the gut!” That’s how Casey Jones felt when she was told that her 12-year-old son had cancer. T...