CLR affects West Mifflin Area finances
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2026
School board members plan to continue with an appeals program. Tax revenue continues to lag behind budget projections in the West Mifflin Area School District. Director of Finance and Operations Edwar...
3 candidates for open seat make pitches to Monessen council
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2026
A replacement for Lois Thomas will be selected at the April 23 meeting. During Thursday’s agenda meeting, Monessen council members heard from three candidates applying to fill the vacancy left by form...
Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting primary candidates
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April 10, 2026
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Kennywood debuts new park enhancements for ’26 season
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2026
The West Mifflin-based amusement park will open for its 128th season on April 18. Kennywood is gearing up for its April 18 opening day with new food options, ride tributes, beautification projects, we...
Charleroi council debates hiring process for new secretary
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 9, 2026
A motion to appoint a new borough secretary failed following a tense discussion. Charleroi council left Wednesday’s meeting without choosing a replacement for longtime borough secretary Roberta Doerfl...
Gov. Shapiro outraises Garrity by 10-to-1 margin in 1st quarter
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April 9, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat from Montgomery County who is seeking a second term, raised nearly $10.5 million. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive State Treasurer Stacy Garrity raised more than $1 million for h...
Monongahela OKs MMVTA funding match
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2026
The city will face a 300% rise in its annual contribution to the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority. Monongahela City Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday for local match funds that will ...
Glassport water system improvements underway
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April 9, 2026
Final paving and restoration are expected to be completed later this summer. By the MVI Pennsylvania American Water recently began an approximately $966,000 water main upgrade replacement project in G...
Monessen church seeks donations for generators to be sent to Ukraine
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April 9, 2026
Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church is taking part in the Power of Hope program. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A Monessen church is collecting donations that will be used to send generators to pe...
Democrats continue push for ballot drop boxes
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April 9, 2026
The county used drop boxes during the 2020 and 2021 election cycles during the two weekends before election day. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Democrats continued their pressure cam...
Vape shops should be unwelcome Downtown and near schools, commission recommends
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April 9, 2026
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Local vendors on display as Mon Valley Home Show opens Friday
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
There’s a $5 entry fee, but some businesses are offering free passes. The Mon Valley Home Show, a century-old staple in the region, will continue its tradition of offering homeowners a place to find a...
Carroll Township supervisors asked to help stop speeding
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 8, 2026
Residents cited problems in the Craven Hill area and on part of Gearing Road. Speeding drivers barreling through Carroll Township neighborhoods have left residents frustrated and afraid, prompting res...
Elizabeth Township home damaged by fire
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
The residents weren’t home at the time of the blaze, but a dog died of smoke inhalation. A house fire occurred Tuesday morning in the Blythedale section of Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Township Fire ...
Elizabeth Forward to stage epic musical, ‘The Prince of Egypt’
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
“The Prince of Egypt: The Musical,” follows the life of Moses, the prince of Egypt, to his leading the children of Israel out of Egypt. Elizabeth Forward High School students will go on a journey to a...
Bank representative provides update on Monessen School District’s financial services
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
School board members asked if a Community Bank official could take part in a financial literacy class. Monessen school board heard from one of its bank representatives Tuesday night to discuss the ser...
McKeesport school board gets feasibility study update
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
Draw Collective representatives provided several options for renovations at the high school. Last week, an architectural firm presented McKeesport Area school board members with an ongoing feasibility...
Duquesne Light asks feds to lower costs customers pay to power plants
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April 8, 2026
Customers would save an estimated $10 per month, according to the company. By JACK TROY TribLive Duquesne Light is making the case that power plants are paid too much for the promise of providing elec...
U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
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April 8, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he...
Hospitals hope AI can reduce burnout, while workers push for staffing standards
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April 8, 2026
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