Car overturns in Forward Township
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October 21, 2025
Gallatin Sunnyside firefighters were called to the scene of a vehicle accident with reported entrapment along Bunola River Road in Forward Township about 9:45 a.m. Monday. One person, who was not iden...
Monessen Lions celebrate 77th Charter Night
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October 21, 2025
The Monessen Lions Club celebrated its 77th Charter Night on Oct. 16 at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. Highlights of the evening were the presentations of awards...
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October 21, 2025
For the MVI Repairs and a ramp change will cause traffic restrictions on sections of Interstate 70 in Rostraver this week. Rolling single-lane restrictions will take place from 8 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m....
Five names added to Monessen High School Wall of Fame
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October 20, 2025
Five Monessen High School alumni had their names placed on the school’s Wall of Fame at an induction ceremony Saturday evening. From left are Ron Chromulak, Stephanie Urchick, Randall Marino, Gary Car...
Federal money offered for vehicle charging stations
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 20, 2025
Proposals will be accepted through the end of June. Governments, transit agencies and businesses in the Mon Valley now have a new opportunity to apply for federal funding to build electric vehicle cha...
Shapiro wants to reshape region’s power grid operator as prices rise
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October 20, 2025
The governor thinks Pennsylvania’s electric grid operator, PJM, moves too slowly. He wants states to have more control. By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — As electricity prices rise in Pennsylv...
Monessen schools to begin new SMS text message feature
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 20, 2025
The direct communication service will be available starting Wednesday. The Monessen School District is adding a new feature that will enable it to provide information to families directly through text...
Positive start to the new school year at Steel Center
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 20, 2025
The Jefferson Hills career and technical education center provided updates on renovation projects. Another promising school years is underway at Steel Center for Career and Technical Education. Since ...
Facing burnout, stress and shortages, Pa. nurses push to limit patient workload
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October 20, 2025
Many believe they’re stretched too thin to provide the type of care that patients deserve. By JACK TROY TribLive Some days, Ashley Grieco feels behind the moment she steps into the neonatal intensive ...
Trump says Ukraine’s Donbas region will have to be ‘cut up’
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October 20, 2025
The president wants both sides to “stop at the battle line.” ABOARDAIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Donbas region of Ukraine should be “cut up,” leaving most of it in R...
Driver hurt in Fallowfield Township crash
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October 20, 2025
A one-vehicle accident took place Saturday on Fallowfield Road in Fallowfield Township near Van Voorhis. Firefighters from Fallowfield Township VFC and Valley Inn VFD responded to the incident, and th...
Classes go high-tech in ‘New Modern Monessen’
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 18, 2025
An open house will be held Thursday to show off the technological advancements now available for students. Monessen is no longer just a city with history. This school year, the Monessen School Distric...
BVA HOMECOMING
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October 18, 2025
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 18, 2025
The university is benefiting from an EQT Foundation grant and a partnership with Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum. Thanks to a grant from EQT Foundation and a partnership with the Mattress Fac...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 18, 2025
A woman told police that he threatened to kill her and her children. A man was arrested Friday morning in McKeesport after police responded to a call involving a firearm. Kristopher Connelly, 22, of B...
State-owned universities to recruit former students
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By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
October 18, 2025
They will reach out to people who never completed their degree. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive If you’re one of the 130,000 people who obtained credit at one of the state system’s colleges but never finis...
Women business owners recognized in Monongahela
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 18, 2025
Monongahela’s Main Street Program brought 19 of them together for a group picture. The Monongahela Main Street Program once again brought together the city’s women business owners to celebrate their r...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 18, 2025
They’ll be competing for four spots in the Nov. 4 election. The race for seats on West Mifflin council will be decided Nov. 4. Five candidates are competing for four, four-year council seats. Incumben...
Senior expo combines valuable information with entertainment
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 17, 2025
About 300 people attended Thursday’s event in McKeesport. Hundreds of area seniors came to the McKeesport Palisades event center Thursday for the annual Senior Wellness and Safety Expo hosted by state...
Washington County GOP expels coroner
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2025
The move, which stems from controversial decisions and “erratic behavior,” won’t affect Timothy Warco’s job status. The Washington County Republican Party has expelled longtime County Coroner Timothy ...