Monessen denies running out of salt during snowstorm
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 16, 2025
City Administrator Michael Korposh said there was enough on hand to handle the weekend snowfall, and more has been ordered. Monessen officials on Monday refuted claims by a city resident that crews ra...
Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary donates care bags to police and fire departments
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December 16, 2025
Care bags were recently donated to police and fire departments in Charleroi, Donora and Monessen. For the MVI Following a survey conducted last Rotary year among local police and fire departments, Rot...
Young fans, big smiles at Serra Catholic game
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December 16, 2025
Four-year-old Myles Voit, left, son of Serra Catholic basketball coach Mike Voit, and 8-year-old Ellie Pearce share a smile in the stands as the Eagles hosted Bishop Canevin in a girls basketball game...
DA calls county grand jury a success, says another panel possible
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December 16, 2025
The jury recommended criminal charges in three cases, including one involving a former Ligonier Valley police chief. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s first investigating grand jury i...
Some fees waived for students at closing Penn State branches
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December 16, 2025
By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Students at the closing Penn State Commonwealth Campuses can take more classes than normal in their next three semesters and save some money while doing it. With the New Ken...
Graduation day at PennWest California
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December 15, 2025
Hannah Smith, an elementary education major from Cecil, celebrates with fellow graduates during PennWest California’s Fall 2025 commencement ceremony Saturday at the Convocation Center. See more photo...
BVA investigating social media threats
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December 15, 2025
In response, police will have an increased presence today at Rostraver Elementary. By LADIMIR GARCIA and TAYLOR BROWN lgarcia@yourmvi.com tbrown@yourmvi.com Belle Vernon Area School District officials...
Up to 6 inches of snow blankets the Mon Valley
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 15, 2025
The storm was followed by bitter cold, but a warmup is in the forecast for later this week. Snow from a weekend winter storm tapered off early Sunday morning, but not before dropping several inches ac...
Latest winners honored in Ideas 2 Enterprise program
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 15, 2025
Hannah Widdifield of Simple String Studio won first-place honors and a $5,000 grant. Big ideas and small businesses were in the spotlight Thursday as local entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate the late...
Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport has new director
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December 15, 2025
Michael Chirichella wants people to feel at home whenever they visit the library. By COLETTE FUNCHES McKeesport Community Newsroom When visitors enter the doors of the Carnegie Free Library of McKeesp...
Elizabeth Township sets water shut-off procedure
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 15, 2025
It runs through March 31, covering non-payment issues for the winter. Elizabeth Township has approved a water shut-off procedure with Pennsylvania American Water for customers who don’t pay their bill...
Pittsburgh region records most snow in a single day since 2022
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December 15, 2025
Saturday was the snowiest day of the year, according to the National Weather Service. By JEFF HIMLER and BRIAN RITTMEYER TribLive The weekend snowfall ranged from 4 inches up to 15 inches across the a...
Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
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December 13, 2025
Chelsey Borne of Belle Vernon and Mitchell Fincik of Perryopolis portrayed Mary and Joseph in a Living Nativity Friday evening at Harmony Acres Dairy Farm in Washington Township. The event was present...
Donora honors Rands as his time as police chief nears end
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 13, 2025
He will retire at the end of the year and take a seat on council in January. After 35 years in uniform, Donora police Chief Neal Rands is closing one chapter of service. But retirement won’t pull him ...
Raymond has big plans for Charleroi Ford dealership
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December 13, 2025
A new two-story building will be constructed on the lot. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Davies Ford car dealership in Charleroi is under new ownership, which brings a new name, Gerry Raymond Ford, alo...
Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2025
The event has been a tradition in the West Mifflin Area School District for the past decade. West Mifflin Area families attended an annual tradition at the school district’s middle school — its Sensit...
Another blast of winter in the forecast
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By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
December 13, 2025
A storm is expected to arrive this afternoon, bringing 3 to 6 inches of snow to the region. Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for a snowy weekend. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National ...
Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
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December 13, 2025
The improvements are focused on “maintaining reliable service and protecting public health.” For the MVI Pennsylvania American Water is investing in critical infrastructure improvements to strengthen ...
Elizabeth Township junior commissioner has new sign in place
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2025
Lily Racunas coordinated the effort for the welcome/exit sign placed near the Boston Bridge. Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Lily Racunas has completed a new sign for the area. During the four ...
Air show on hiatus for 2026
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December 13, 2025
The Airport Authority is seeking a headliner amid a facilities update. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Westmoreland County Airport Authority executive director said Friday the 2026 air show is on hia...