Donora ushers in the holiday season with Twinkle Bright Night
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November 29, 2025
Lydia Oslowski, 9, and Lucy Oslowski, 7, of Monessen attended Twinkle Bright Night in Donora on Friday. The holiday event, presented by Donora Union Pharmacy and the Donora Smog Commemorative Committe...
Time capsule to contain legacy of Charleroi glassmaking
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 29, 2025
It will be buried at noon Monday in Meadow Avenue Park and won’t be opened for 100 years. Charleroi will close out one of the most defining chapters in its history with a ceremony meant to outlast all...
Goughnour, Pisciottano oppose hike in water rates
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 29, 2025
They contend Pennsylvania American’s proposal would cause financial strain for too many area residents. Two Mon Valley lawmakers say Pennsylvania American Water’s latest rate-hike request would put to...
Unseasonably cold weather to persist in Southwest Pa.
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November 29, 2025
Mixed precipitation is also in the forecast, including today and Sunday. By JACK TROY TribLive Get cozy, because frigid temperatures are here to stay in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The National Weather...
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November 29, 2025
One person was hospitalized after multi-vehicle collision Friday evening in Rostraver Township. Westmoreland Public Safety said the crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. along the 900 block of Rostraver...
MVI’s Christmas Cheer Club returns to help with holidays
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 28, 2025
Gifts for children in need can be dropped off starting Monday morning. The Mon Valley Independent’s Christmas Cheer Club will kick off Monday, continuing a decades-long tradition of fulfilling holiday...
Donora native to run against Reschenthaler
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November 28, 2025
Democrat Alan Bradstock will hold a campaign kickoff event next week. By the MVI A Donora native has announced he will seek the 14th Congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler. A...
Skill games again avoid regulation in Pennsylvania
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November 28, 2025
A dispute over the level of taxation and accusations of retribution derailed another attempt to regulate them. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This year’s state budget did...
Belle Vernon Area Rotarians honored with prestigious Paul Harris Fellows awards
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November 28, 2025
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or who have contributions made in their name to the Rotary. For the MVI Seven Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club members were hono...
Ribbon-cutting celebrates latest Pricedale park upgrades
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 28, 2025
Phase 3 work was recently completed at Betty Ambler Park in Rostraver Township. Last week, Rostraver Township officials held the official ribbon-cutting for Phase 3 of Betty Ambler Park, which has bee...
Valley businesses going big for Small Business Saturday
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 28, 2025
Created 16 years ago by American Express, Small Business Saturday is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving to generate support for locally owned stores. Across the Mon Valley, the start of the holiday ...
New strain of flu invades Western Pennsylvania
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November 28, 2025
There are concerns about whether the current vaccine will be able to ward it off. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive A new flu virus variant has been sweeping across the United States, raising questions about th...
Sound of gunshot prompts lockdown
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 26, 2025
Police investigated and determined there was no danger to the community. Monessen schools temporarily went on a lockdown Tuesday as a precautionary measure after a gunshot was heard in the area. Super...
Holidays mark busy season at McKeesport bakery
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
Minerva Bakery, a community favorite for more than a century, is working overtime to make sure Thanksgiving orders are ready. As families in the Mon Valley get ready for Thanksgiving dinner, Minerva B...
EF School District sues insurance company
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
The legal action alleges “continued failure” by CM Regent to fund construction work at the high school. The construction drama continues at Elizabeth Forward High School. The school district announced...
Thankful for life’s big — and small — blessings
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November 26, 2025
By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor On Thanksgiving, it’s customary to remember all the things that you’re thankful for. Of course, everyone always gives thanks for the big things — family, food, your he...
‘Pass the Turkey’ provides food for EF families
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
Organizer Crista Scalfari said they fed 72 families this year. The 11th annual “Pass the Turkey” initiative that feeds K-12 families for Thanksgiving took place Monday at Elizabeth Forward Middle Scho...
All lanes of Rostraver’s ‘diverging diamond’ interchange now open
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November 26, 2025
Work on the three-year project was completed Tuesday afternoon. By JEFF HIMLER TribLive PennDOT on Tuesday completed work to fully open a new “diverging diamond” interchange at the junction of Interst...
Caring Cards for Meals on Wheels
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November 26, 2025
The 4- and 5-year-olds at Rehoboth Nursery School in Rostraver Township display Thanksgiving cards they created for recipients of Meals on Wheels. The Caring Cards program is sponsored by the Rotary C...