McKeesport gets third feasibility study update
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 8, 2026
Draw Collective talked with students and faculty about needed renovations at the high school. At Thursday’s agenda meeting, the McKeesport Area school board received a third update since March from Dr...
Blessing service for pets offered in White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 8, 2026
All animals will be welcome May 15 at the former Wesley United Methodist Church. Pets are family members for many households in the Mon Valley, and an organization in White Oak is offering to bless th...
Pa. getting $193M for rural health — what comes next?
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May 8, 2026
By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star May 7, 2026 With hundreds of millions of federal dollars flowing into the commonwealth’s coffers for rural health, a coalition of stakeholders considered ...
Valley schools nominated for Gene Kelly Awards
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May 8, 2026
Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson received nominations. By the MVI Pittsburgh CLO announced the nominees for the 35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Music...
Monessen School District ‘Kids of Steel’ take part in Pittsburgh marathon races
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May 8, 2026
The students participated in the 5K Race and Kids Marathon. By the MVI The Monessen School District was well represented at Saturday’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Monessen School Distri...
Valley man accused of hospital assault
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 8, 2026
A Charleroi man is accused of assaulting a doctor and two other staff members at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Victor R. Tyree, 60, was charged with three counts of aggravated assault, two count...
TikTok plea incites potential bid to save Spirit Airlines
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May 8, 2026
A social media influencer has started a “Let’s Buy Spirit” movement. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive There could still be hope for Spirit Airlines. On Saturday, the discount airline with its signature yellow ...
Fetterman has no plans to switch parties
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May 8, 2026
By TOM FONTAINE TribLive U.S. Sen. John Fetterman says he’d make a terrible Republican. Fetterman, a Democrat from Braddock, has drawn the ire of many in his party for breaking with them on issues lik...
Charleroi students dedicate Peace Pole as sign of hope for the future
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 7, 2026
It features the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in several languages. In a world where students can often feel divided and uncertain, members of the Charleroi Area High School Interact Club wante...
2 McKeesport teens honored for response to apartment fire
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2026
Michael Armstrong III and Amere Turner alerted residents before first responders arrived. At Wednesday’s meeting, McKeesport council members and Mayor Thomas Maglicco recognized two young city residen...
Elizabeth Forward High School students participate in Night of Service
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2026
Three new groups joined the volunteer effort this year. Elizabeth Forward High School’s Student Government Association hosted its fourth annual Night of Service Wednesday evening. The event brought to...
Naomi Outreach honors veterans at luncheon
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May 7, 2026
A table of veterans stands to be recognized during Wednesday’s Naomi Outreach veterans luncheon at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. From left are Alfred Chalfant, ...
$56M project will see historic Layton Iron Bridge replaced
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May 7, 2026
A complex 17-section span will be constructed at the site near Perryopolis. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Bryan Kibe of Perry Township has plenty of memories tied to the historic Layton Iron Bridge that ...
‘Anything Goes’ to set sail at the Grand Theatre
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May 7, 2026
Mon River Arts will present the Tony-winning musical by Cole Porter for two weekends. By the MVI Mon River Arts will bring a classic from Broadway’s golden age to the local stage. Packed with music, c...
Port Vue buys new fire truck
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May 7, 2026
It will replace the 31-year-old vehicle the department is using. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI A 31-year-old fire truck in Port Vue will finally be put out of service. Councilman Brandon Hale said at...
Support pledged for Mon View Heights residents
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 6, 2026
The apartment complex in West Mifflin is accused of providing substandard living conditions. West Mifflin Councilwoman Carla Payne-Harrison held a community meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the opti...
Proposed bill would charge municipalities that rely on state police for coverage
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Fallowfield Township considers police options
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 6, 2026
Pa. lawmakers could make the cost of relying on state police far more expensive. A proposal in Harrisburg that could eventually require municipalities to pay for Pennsylvania State Police coverage is ...
3 UPMC hospitals at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts
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May 6, 2026
UPMC McKeesport was among the facilities mentioned in a report compiled by Public Citizen. By JACK TROY TribLive Three UPMC hospitals in Southwestern Pennsylvania are at risk for closure as President ...
Local lawmakers support removing cell phones from classrooms
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 6, 2026
A bill was approved last week by the House Education Committee. A bipartisan bill to restrict cell phone use in Pennsylvania schools passed through the state House Education Committee last week, movin...
Pa. American Water plans $.1.1M upgrade to Elizabeth Township water system
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May 6, 2026
Pennsylvania American Water representatives met with Elizabeth Forward School District officials prior to the start of the project to coordinate work. By the MVI Pennsylvania American Water recently b...