Vehicle crash in Rostraver Township
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November 12, 2025
Rostraver Township Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident Tuesday night on the 1200 block of Rostraver Road. The occupants of the car were evaluated by Rostraver West Newton EMS. Rostraver To...
U.S. Air Force graduate is guest speaker at Fallowfield event
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November 12, 2025
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Courtney Ambrose, a recent graduate of the USAF Academy in Colorado, returned to her hometown to speak at Tuesday’s Veterans Day services in Fallowfield Township and Charleroi. ...
Rep. Eric Davanzo honors Mon Valley Initiative Community Partner
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November 12, 2025
State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton recently presented a citation to West Newton resident Mallory Crawford for being recognized as a Mon Valley Initiative 2025 Community Partner of the Year. Nominated...
After 14 years of training, local officer killed on his first day of WWII combat
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
November 11, 2025
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI After 14 years of military ...
Zoning rules approved for solar energy
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FORWARD TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 11, 2025
Supervisors are hoping to avoid large-scale development of solar panels in the township. Forward Township supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve new zoning rules for solar energy systems — al...
Bag Brigade prepares for fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner for BVA families
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 11, 2025
It will take place Nov. 20 at Marion Elementary School. The Bag Brigade is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving dinner, where members and volunteers serve Belle Vernon Area School District students f...
Southwest Medical Center honors local veterans with community display
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November 11, 2025
For the MVI In honor of Veterans Day and as a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served our country, Southwest Medical Center has prominently displayed photos of nearly 60 local veterans ...
Veterans Day is a time for gratitude
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November 11, 2025
THE MON VALLEY’S MILITARY ROOTS run deep and our appreciation for those who served has endured for generations. It’s always heartwarming to see so many people come together to cheer for the veterans a...
Teens arrested for shooting pellet guns at pedestrians
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November 11, 2025
A Monessen teen was arrested Sunday after allegedly shooting multiple residents in Donora with a toy Orbeez gun, also known as a splatterball gun. Kaiden Paul Mayernik, 18, was charged by Donora polic...
White Oak Athletic Association reports improvements
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WHITE OAK
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 11, 2025
The organization has more volunteers and more participants in its youth sports program. White Oak Athletic Association members updated the borough during Monday’s meeting about how they have been oper...
New terminal set to open at airport
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November 11, 2025
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Pittsburgh International Airport will open its new terminal next week as part of a $1.7 billion modernization project. After four years of construction, the new terminal will...
Swin Cash receives Africana Icon award
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November 11, 2025
The McKeesport native and ex-WNBA star credited her mother with teaching her the real meanings of strength and beauty. By JOANNE KLIMOVICH HARROP TribLive Swin Cash read a love letter — to her mother....
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November 11, 2025
Due to the Veterans Day holiday, there is no print edition of the MVI today. We will resume our print edition delivery on Wednesday.
Roscoe American Legion hosts annual Mon Valley Veterans Day parade
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November 10, 2025
Vietnam veterans pass by during Saturday’s Mon Valley Veterans Day Parade. For the first time in its storied history, the parade marched under the leadership of Roscoe’s American Legion Post 801. The ...
Western Pa. to get first blast of wintry weather
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November 10, 2025
Much colder temperatures and a little bit of snow are in the forecast for today and Tuesday. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive It’s still fall, but winter is getting revved up. Unseasonably cold air was e...
Charleroi Elementary celebrates blue ribbon status
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 10, 2025
Only 13 Pennsylvania schools received the designation. Charleroi celebrated like champions — because they are. On Friday morning, Charleroi Elementary Center came alive with cheers, chants, games and ...
Mon Valley Leathernecks hold 250th birthday ball
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November 10, 2025
The Mon Valley Leathernecks hosted their annual birthday ball Saturday night at the Valley Inn Social Hall to commemorate the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps. The cake-cutting ceremony honored the ...
Junior commissioner pushed for pavilion renovations
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 10, 2025
The structure is located at Rich Maha Memorial Playground. Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Kamerin Krise helped complete renovations to a local pavilion. For the past several months, Krise has ...
McKeesport has new electric supplier for city facilities
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 10, 2025
The city expects to save $50,000 to $60,000 a year by switching to Interstate Gas Supply. Last week, McKeesport council approved entering into a contract with a new electricity supplier for cityowned ...
South Allegheny students honor veterans
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 8, 2025
Fifty area veterans took part in the elementary school’s annual celebration. Veterans were greeted with smiles and cheers Friday at South Allegheny Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day celebration....