PUC decision puts request for water rate hike on hold
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 6, 2025
A formal investigation of Pennsylvania American’s request will be conducted, with a final ruling not expected until August. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Thursday put the brakes on a s...
U.S. Steel fined for leaking oil into Monongahela River
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December 6, 2025
The $135,000 fine is part of an agreement with the Pennsylvania DEP. By JACK TROY TribLive U.S. Steel must pay $135,000 and establish stronger pollution controls after environmental regulators found t...
McKeesport Area school board changes leaders
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 6, 2025
David Seropian was chosen as president for 2026, with Jason Pavlecic as vice president. The McKeesport Area school board changed its leadership and welcomed new members during Thursday’s meeting. The ...
Holly Day celebration in California
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December 6, 2025
Stephen Shamay, 10, Olivia Rice, 8, Clayton Rice, 4, and Brielle Rice, 6, all of California Borough, pose for a photo with Santa during Friday’s Holly Day Celebration at Hollywood Pavilion in Californ...
Area just misses breaking coldest temperature record
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December 6, 2025
The low was 13, which is one degree warmer than the mark set in 1976. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Western Pennsylvania was just one degree short Friday morning of breaking the record for the coldest tempe...
Santa visits the Monessen Elementary Center
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December 6, 2025
Second-graders Eric Bassett, Skylar Hess, Kannon Ward and Evan Bassett were at the door to greet Santa Claus as he arrived Friday at Monessen Elementary Center. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent...
Parishioners enjoy holiday bus trip
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December 6, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/ Glassport/Liberty Boro and Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish of Brentwood/Baldwin/ Carrick/Overbrook/Hays recently sponsored a trip to Lancaster and...
Corey Comperatore Foundation will honor fallen firefighter
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December 6, 2025
The family plans to provide grants to first responders, veterans and dog rescues. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive About a year and a half after Corey Comperatore was slain during the attempted assassination o...
Bears celebrate fifth PIAA title
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December 5, 2025
The Clairton Bears hoist the PIAA Class 1A championship trophy celebrating the program’s fifth state championship Thursday. The Bears finished the season 15-1 after hammering defending Class 1A champi...
U.S. House candidate holds meet-and-greet event
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 5, 2025
Donora’s Alan Bradstock is challenging incumbent Republican Guy Reschenthaler. Donora native Alan Bradstock, who announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 14th Co...
40th Festival of Trees underway
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 5, 2025
McKeesport’s annual holiday event features 91 specially decorated Christmas trees this year. McKeesport celebrated the first day of its 40th annual Festival of Trees on Thursday with music, special tr...
Chamber alleges breach of contract, seeks $459K
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 5, 2025
The organization claims that it is entitled to a full year’s notice before its contract with the county can be terminated. Washington County’s split with its longtime economic development partner took...
Pa. lawmakers benefit from automatic pay raises
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 5, 2025
State Rep. Eric Davanzo is opposed to the law that guarantees legislators a salary increase each year. Pennsylvania lawmakers received a 3.25% automatic pay raise this week, lifting their base salary ...
Mon Valley Paws thanks donors, presents awards
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December 5, 2025
The nonprofit aids people and organizations that rescue animals and provide health care for them. By the MVI Mon Valley Paws held its annual Giveback Celebration at Foster House II on Tuesday to thank...
South Allegheny School Board retains leadership for 2026
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December 5, 2025
The school board welcomed two new members during its reorganization meeting. By the MVI The South Allegheny School Board voted to maintain its current leadership for 2026. During the board’s reorganiz...
Woman who furnished gun in slaying gets probation
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December 5, 2025
The case involves a 2020 shooting outside the Beer Barrel in McKeesport. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A Homestead woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to voluntary manslaughter stemming from a fatal shooti...
Allegheny County homicide detectives probing man’s death
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December 5, 2025
Police believe the July 12 death of William Daley Jr. of West Mifflin was related to a March 30 incident. By TribLive Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating the death of a West Mifflin...
McKeesport’s Festival of Trees starts today
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December 4, 2025
The City of McKeesport’s 40th annual Festival of Trees officially kicks off today at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renziehausen Park. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. today through Monday. Participants we...
Ringgold board votes for leadership changes
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 4, 2025
Board Director Carol Fida Flament was voted first vice president of the school board. With two newcomers taking the oath and a 5-4 vote deciding its next president, the Ringgold School Board started t...
Evans, Cummings to lead EF School Board
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 4, 2025
Longtime board President Tom Sharkey was not reappointed to the position during Wednesday’s reorganization meeting. Jamie Evans and Rick Cummings are the new Elizabeth Forward School Board president a...