Veterans depart to be feted in France as part of 80th anniversary of D-Day
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By By SHARON JOHNSON AND JEFFAMY Associated Press 
June 3, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) — Hilbert Margol says he didn’t look on himself as a hero when his U.S. Army artillery unit fought its way across Europe during World War II. But he will be feted in France as one of 60 A...
Staskos bring veterans’ awareness to Valley
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 1, 2024
They’re collecting supplies for those who need them, and they provide holiday displays at a park in Belle Vernon. Ed Stasko has been weeding, maintaining and decorating J.E. “Ted” Kuhn Community Park ...
Kenny Chesney concert, festivals will make for a busy weekend in Pittsburgh
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June 1, 2024
Pittsburgh Regional Transit spokesman Adam Brandolph said people looking to travel to, through and around the festivities should be prepared for some delays. By RYAN DETO, JULIA FELTON AND JOANNE KLIM...
Redesigned envelope leads to fewer rejected mail ballots
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By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
June 1, 2024
However, state data points to a new voter mistake affecting rejections. Fewer mail ballots were rejected for voter errors overall in this year’s primary election, a Votebeat and Spotlight PA analysis ...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 1, 2024
PennDOT is spending nearly $10 million on Pa. airport upgrades. Allegheny County Airport was awarded $750,000 to renovate its hangars as part of a nearly $10 million PennDOT investment to upgrade airp...
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By By JOE NAPSHA Trib Total Media 
June 1, 2024
Pennsylvania State Attorney General Michelle Henry signed off on UPMC’s acquisition of the Washington Health System. UPMC has moved a step closer to buying Washington Hospital by reaching an agreement...
Elizabeth Forward Warriors celebrate WPIAL title
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May 31, 2024
Mike Darnay / Mon Valley Independent Elizabeth Forward’s Addy Nigut (14) Julia Resnik and Shelby Telegdy (24) get the celebration started after the Warriors recorded the final out to win the WPIAL Cla...
California charter school receives $1.5M grant
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 31, 2024
The facility was recognized for its unique approach to education. The California Academy of Learning Charter School in Coal Center received a big gift Thursday in the form of a $1.5 million grant from...
U.S. Steel-Nippon merger gets foreign regulatory approval
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By By MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media 
May 31, 2024
By MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media All regulatory approvals outside of the U.S. related to the proposed merger of U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel have been approved, the companies announced Thursday....
Local lawmakers split on Trump verdict
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 31, 2024
and MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Much like his indictment, former president Donald Trump’s conviction elicited varying reactions from western Pennsylvania lawmakers. Trump became the first for...
Elizabeth church will offer summer lunches for students
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 31, 2024
By Sarah Pellis spellis@yourmvi.com Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth will host a summer lunch program from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 10 and continuin...
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By By JULIA MARUCA Trib Total Media 
May 31, 2024
A roundtable discussion was held on the problems facing the profession. Independent pharmacists such as Robert Maher feel trapped, state lawmakers learned Thursday. A pharmacist knows the people in th...
Aquatorium service honors fallen veterans
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2024
Flowers were tossed into the Monongahela River in memory of those who died serving their country. A Monongahela organization conducted its 113th memorial service Wednesday evening to honor veterans wh...
Actions taken to avoid cyberattack
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FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 30, 2024
The township will purchase a new laptop, along with firewall protection. Fallowfield Township supervisors have unanimously agreed to make an investment to the township’s digital security. Bruce Smith,...
Why state challenge to mail ballot dating rule could succeed
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By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
May 30, 2024
Some of the high court’s justices appear open to the argument that the rule violates the state constitution’s free and equal elections clause. Voting rights groups are trying again to invalidate Penns...
Boyhood fun (and mischief) at a Monessen funeral home
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IT’S ETCHED IN STONE
May 30, 2024
There were several spots around Monessen that played important roles in the colorful history of that infamous group of boys known as the First Street Ramblers. Most of those memorable boyhood meccas h...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 30, 2024
A Charleroi man has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison. Rashawn Ford, 28, was convicted for possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture containing heroin and...
Groundbreaking held for basketball/pickleball courts
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2024
Commissioners are expanding recreation opportunities for township residents of all ages. Elizabeth Township Commissioners broke ground Tuesday on another site for recreational activities. At Highland ...
June 7 fundraiser set for Karli Short foundation
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2024
The organization provides help for Penn State students who have experienced gun violence. McKeesport native and former NFL linebacker Brandon Short will host a fundraiser June 7 at the Omni William Pe...
NBV eyes limits on owning farm animals
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 29, 2024
The potential ordinance stems from complaints about chickens and roosters in the borough. North Belle Vernon will soon regulate how many — and what types — of farm animals are permitted in the borough...