Obamacare premiums expected to rise more than first feared
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By JACK TROY TribLive 
October 17, 2025
Pennie projects premiums to more than double if federal subsidies are not extended. By JACK TROY TribLive The end of enhanced Obamacare subsidies could be even more costly than initially feared for Pe...
Two candidates battle in supervisor’s race
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2025
Incumbent Amy Cline is being challenged by farmer & business owner Thomas Prentice Jr. Forward Township residents will head to the polls Nov. 4 to decide who will fill a six-year term on the board of ...
TOP SCARECROW DESIGNERS
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October 16, 2025
Students at California Area Elementary School took part in the PTA’s inaugural scarecrow contest on Wednesday. From left, fifth-graders Gracie Juarez, Phalon Spradley, Teague Smith and Harper Tobias p...
Lawmakers warn of strain on Pa.’s first responders
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 16, 2025
A shortage of volunteers and a constant need for fundraising are creating an ominous situation. As first responders were honored Tuesday for their role in the August trench collapse rescue in Charlero...
School board gets update on EF High School work
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 16, 2025
The board approved several change orders at Wednesday’s meeting. Clerk of works Dave Macioce gave the Elizabeth Forward school board some updates on the high school construction during Wednesday’s mee...
Charleroi Home Damaged in Fire
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October 16, 2025
Charleroi Fire Department and several mutual aid partners were dispatched to a structure fire at 719 Fallowfield Ave. Wednesday afternoon. Chief Bob Whiten Jr. said there were two people in the kitche...
Pisciottano wants to examine Pa.’s role in PJM power grid
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 16, 2025
There’s concern that the arrangement isn’t benefiting state residents. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, announced Wednesday that he and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh/Northampton, will i...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 16, 2025
North Charleroi voters will head to the polls in November to fill two open seats on council, with a four-way race that includes two incumbents and two challengers offering distinct visions for the bor...
Monessen library celebrated at 33rd annual luncheon
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 15, 2025
Former Rotary International president Stephanie Urchick was the featured speaker. St. Spyridon Hellenic Center was filled with love and peace Tuesday afternoon for the 33rd annual Friends of the Mones...
First responders honored for trench rescue
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 15, 2025
The Aug. 28 effort in Charleroi required cooperation from a large number of agencies. Charleroi Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. doesn’t talk much about his four-plus decades in the fire service. He doesn...
Architectural firm may draw up plans for BVA buildings
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 15, 2025
Consolidating the two elementary schools could be an option for the district. During Tuesday’s work session, the Belle Vernon Area school board considered working with an architectural firm to develop...
Guilty plea in arson attack at governor’s mansion
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October 15, 2025
Cody Balmer received 25 to 50 years under a plea agreement. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man who scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and used beer bottles filled with g...
Charleroi students discuss effects of AI on education
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 14, 2025
The high school hosted the Western Pa. AI Summit on Monday. At Charleroi Area High School on Monday, the future of education didn’t just take the stage — it spoke for itself. The 2025 Western Pennsylv...
Investigation, lawsuit target Fourth Street Foods
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 14, 2025
The Fallowfield Township company filed a notice with the state last week that it plans to lay off 252 employees. Fourth Street Foods, a major food manufacturer located along Arentzen Boulevard in Fall...
Ringgold school board candidates answer questions at voters’ forum
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2025
Three incumbents and two other candidates participated in the event. Ringgold school board candidates gathered Monday to answer questions from community members at a “Meet the Candidates” event hosted...
Mine subsidence damages house, owners say
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October 14, 2025
Dawn and Scott Wilson dispute a ruling that cracks in the home existed before they purchased mine subsidence insurance. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Dawn and Scott Wilson can’t figure out why a state mining...
Vehicle in weekend shooting found
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2025
Police have located a vehicle believed to be connected to a Sunday afternoon shooting that left one person dead in White Oak. White Oak Police Chief Jason Binder said the Allegheny County Police Depar...
White Oak council debates putting stop sign back in place
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2025
Residents have complained of excessive speeding near Francis McClure Elementary School. The Educational Drive stop sign saga continued in White Oak during Monday’s workshop meeting. The former stop si...
Community Fest fun in North Belle Vernon
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October 13, 2025
North Belle Vernon hosted a Community Fest on Saturday afternoon at Community Bank Park. Participants enjoyed a petting zoo, face and pumpkin painting, entertainment and food.  Enjoying dinner are Mik...