Little Things for Little People reopens at new home in Monessen
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
The nonprofit organization provided free baby clothes and items to more than 80 families on Tuesday. After a months-long hiatus, Little Things for Little People once again opened its doors Tuesday at ...
Republican voters drive increase in mail ballot requests
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October 29, 2025
The uptick could be a sign that this year’s judicial retention races are stirring interest in the 2025 election. This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a non...
No tax hike as Elizabeth introduces budget proposal
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
Council also approved engineering plans for the Riverwalk project. Elizabeth council approved a motion Tuesday to advertise a tentative budget for 2026. Taxes will hold steady in the proposed budget, ...
California gets new ATV following concerns amid Pike Run bridge closure
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October 29, 2025
Mayor Frank Stetar, a volunteer firefighter, said they had concerns after an incident closed the only entrance into Coal Center. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI California Borough obtained a new off-road e...
Donora man charged with animal cruelty
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
A Donora man is charged with animal cruelty after someone shared videos of him allegedly hitting a dog. Shawn Dougles Anderson, 27, was charged with two counts of cruelty to animals stemming from the ...
With 20th EV charging station, Pa. leads nation
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2025
The NEVI program will now invest in EV charging options for local communities. Pennsylvania hit a milestone in the national push for electric vehicle infrastructure — and the road ahead could run stra...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
The office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday Jr. has submitted charges against a man who allegedly sold and transferred firearms to a nephew who could not own them. Kellen Lee Hart, 31...
Elizabeth Borough VFC hosts annual Halloween parade
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October 28, 2025
A group from Mon River Arts poses for a photo at Monday’s Halloween parade in Elizabeth. They performed part of a show titled “Beetlejuice Jr.” under the direction of Lori Kolodziej. J.R. Minniti / Fo...
Process begins for new Dunkin’ Donuts location in Rostraver
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 28, 2025
It would be a larger business located across the street from the company’s current shop in the township. Representatives from a franchisee of Dunkin’ Donuts spoke to Rostraver commissioners Monday abo...
Queen Alliquippa DAR chapter cleaning gravestones at area cemeteries
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 28, 2025
It also prepared baskets for White Oak EMS in honor of today’s celebration of National First Responders Day. The Queen Alliquippa Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution h...
Pa. AG announces fentanyl seizures
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October 28, 2025
McKeesport police officers were invited to be part of Dave Sunday’s press conference. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Law enforcement teams have seized 50 million doses of fentanyl from drug traffickers and...
2 candidates face off for Rostraver Township tax collector
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 28, 2025
Democrat Jody Spedaliere is challenging Republican incumbent Patricia Lander in the race for Rostraver Township tax collector. Tax collectors are responsible for gathering municipal, property and pers...
Merger to fold Peoples Natural Gas into $63B conglomerate
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October 28, 2025
The company is owned by Essential Utilities, which is merging with American Water. By JACK TROY TribLive American Water and Essential Utilities, two top players in the Pennsylvania utility market, hav...
Two candidates competing in Monessen’s city controller’s race
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 28, 2025
John Mandarino and Ernie Telegraphis took different paths to get their names on the general election ballot. As voters prepare to head to the polls Nov. 4, the race for Monessen’s city controller feat...
Elizabeth Rotary promotes learning and literacy
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October 28, 2025
This month, members of the Rotary Club of Elizabeth continued their annual Dictionary Project, bringing smiles and learning to third-grade students across the Elizabeth Forward School District. Rotari...
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October 28, 2025
Corry Sanders sought the office in McKeesport in 2023. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A man who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in McKeesport two years ago pleaded no contest on Monday to a pair of misdemea...
Halloween fun at North Belle Vernon parade
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October 27, 2025
This group from North Belle Vernon chose a “Jurassic Park” theme for the borough’s Halloween parade. From left are Will Smitley, Noah Reed, Hannah Reed with Levi Reed, 5 months, and Ian Reed, 2. See m...
Pa. Supreme Court races erupt into highstakes battle
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
October 27, 2025
Both parties have a lot at stake in the retention decisions for three justices. Judicial retention races in Pennsylvania typically register barely a blip on the electoral radar. Not this year. With th...