Summer events for families at the Greenock Log House
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May 23, 2024
The historic house in Elizabeth Township will be open for tours Memorial Day. For the MVI Summer was busy for early settlers and so is the 1790 Greenock Log House as members of the Elizabeth Township ...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 23, 2024
Some Elizabeth Forward School Board members are concerned about the financial future of the district. At Wednesday’s meeting, Elizabeth Forward School Board passed the 202425 preliminary budget — whic...
Another Shoulder founder hopes for huge June 2 event
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 22, 2024
Larry Bridges wants everyone to set a 3 p.m. cellphone alarm to honor cancer survivors. Larry Bridges believes he has an idea that can spread hope around the world. He’s calling on everybody across th...
Belle Vernon council tables tearing down abandoned building
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 22, 2024
Action was tabled as the borough attempts to contact the owner and get help from Fayette County. Belle Vernon council tabled a motion to demolish a property at 119 Main St. Tuesday night due to the ne...
Charleroi Area preliminary budget has slight tax hike
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 22, 2024
The document received unanimous approval Tuesday night, with a final vote to be taken June 20. Property owners in the Charleroi Area School District could see a slight rise in their taxes. On Tuesday,...
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By By MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media 
May 22, 2024
Today should mark the end of significant heat as showers and thunderstorms arrive to cool things down. Temperatures are running higher than normal in the Pittsburgh region. “High temperatures since th...
Painting project in California
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By Stacy Wolford 
May 21, 2024
Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent PennWest California student Madeline Curtis painted a sign for the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity Monday afternoon on a brick wall along Wood Street in California. ...
Two-day festival to open Rockin’ on the Mon
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2024
The summer concert series at the Aquatorium will continue through the end of August. The weather’s warmer, school’s almost out and the smell of freshcut grass permeates the air — signs that it’s almos...
Yough announces top 2024 graduates
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May 21, 2024
Commencement services will be held 7 p.m. May 31 at Cougar Mountain Stadium. By the MVI Commencement ceremonies for Yough Senior High School Class of 2024 will be held 7 p.m. May 31 at Cougar Mountain...
Taxes hold steady in new BVA budget
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2024
The 2024-25 spending document was passed unanimously at Monday’s school board meeting. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved the district’s 2024-25 budget Monday in a 9-0 vote. Chief Financial O...
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Symptoms
May 21, 2024
Children can become sad or angry when they lose a game or simply do not get their own way — that is normal behavior. When a child or teen cannot calm down, are uncontrollable or may be in danger of hu...
N. Charleroi issues code reminder
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 21, 2024
The wait for a digital ticketing system has slowed down the ability to hand out citations. Leaders in North Charleroi offered reminders to residents Monday on property maintenance and how to enjoy sum...
Fishing derby in Monongahela
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May 20, 2024
Heather Hart / For the MVI Levi Gerthoffer, 2 1/2, of Rostraver Township displays the perch he caught at the fishing derby in Monongahela on Saturday.
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 20, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has awarded grants to 45 senior community centers from 26 counties across the state. The department’s competitive grants for 2023-24 total $2 million and ensure ol...
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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2024
Joe Villella was rewarded for his work in preparing the 2024-25 budget. McKeesport Area School Board made a slew of hirings and other personnel decisions at Wednesday’s meeting, including a twoyear co...
White Oak considers police deal with Penn State branch
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2024
The agreement would also involve providing aid to McKeesport Area School District when necessary. In a report at White Oak’s May 13 workshop meeting, Solicitor Ashley Puchalski gave an update about an...
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By By JULIA MARUCA Trib Total Media 
May 19, 2024
Damage to homes and trees was reported in Elrama and Elizabeth. Five tornadoes hit Western Pennsylvania and Ohio on Friday, meteorologists from the National Weather Service confirmed after sending tea...
Memorial service honors K-9 officer
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 18, 2024
Eli, who spent eight years with Elizabeth Township police, died unexpectedly this week. Police K-9 Officer Eli’s indelible impact on Elizabeth Township and surrounding communities was evident Friday n...
Three more tornadoes strike region
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 18, 2024
They were part of severe weather that blew through Southwestern Pennsylvania Friday evening. Three tornadoes touched down in the area Friday as heavy rain and severe storms tore through the region. A ...
Civic groups erect peace pole in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
May 18, 2024
A peace pole is a monument that displays the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in the language of the country where it has been placed. Members of the White Oak Rotary Club and the McKeesport Lions...