WCHA gets funding for new senior housing development in Rostraver Township
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 10, 2025
Groundbreaking for Willowbrook Commons, a 50-unit senior complex, could begin by spring. The Westmoreland County Housing Authority announced Thursday that it has secured funding for a new senior housi...
Donora considers hike in sewer line maintenance fee
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 10, 2025
It may be doubled from $5 to $10 per month to make sure the borough’s sewage fund isn’t depleted. Donora residents could see higher sewage bills beginning Jan. 1 as borough officials move to double th...
McKeesport hires new assistant to the superintendent
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 10, 2025
Dr. Amy Dellapenna was approved unanimously. The McKeesport Area school board filled a vacancy Thursday night by hiring a new assistant to the superintendent. The board unanimously approved Dr. Amy De...
McKeesport Area homecoming royalty
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October 10, 2025
McKeesport Area High School will host homecoming festivities tonight when the Tigers take on Mars. Shown are this year’s homecoming court candidates, sitting from left, Yarra Darwin, Amiyah Luster, Pe...
West Mifflin Area feeling effects of budget standoff
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 10, 2025
With state money tied up, the district is considering applying for a tax anticipation note. With Pennsylvania more than 100 days past its budget deadline and no indication that a deal will be reached ...
GoFundMe account to aid family whose home was destroyed by school bus
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 10, 2025
They need help with medical expenses and with finding a new car. A fundraiser has been set up for the family whose Forward Township home was condemned after being struck by a school bus Monday. Joe Fe...
UPMC McKeesport Hospital gift shop celebrates 90 years of serving the community
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 9, 2025
An open house celebration was held Wednesday to mark the gift shop’s milestone. Ninety years of helping others and providing necessities to patients was celebrated Wednesday morning at UPMC McKeesport...
Charleroi votes to expand authority board — but not without debate
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 9, 2025
Despite voting on the measure to expand the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi board, questions and uncertainty remain. Charleroi Council on Wednesday narrowly passed an amended resolution to expan...
Pa. budget impasse delays college financial aid
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October 9, 2025
Last year’s aid was also delayed, due to federal data glitches and a botched software rollout. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-se...
AI ‘Grandparent Scams’ on the rise in Pennsylvania
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October 9, 2025
By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Grandparent scams are on the rise once again, but this time, AI technology is involved, officials say. AARP Pennsylvania warned residents about the resurgence and offered ways ...
Monongahela discusses proposed sewage surcharge
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 9, 2025
City police Chief Kevin Harris announced they received a major donation for the K-9 police program. Monongahela Council had a first reading of a bill that would add a new surcharge for sanitary sewage...
South Allegheny High School homecoming royalty
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October 9, 2025
South Allegheny High School will host homecoming festivities Friday when the Gladiators take on Apollo Ridge. The homecoming parade will start at 6 p.m. at the high school campus (the high school camp...
Dayton Freight shipping company to build depot off I-70 near Smithton
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October 9, 2025
Dayton Freight is based in Dayton, Ohio. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A freight company is moving into Westmoreland County and bringing at least 50 jobs with it. Dayton Freight finalized the purchase...
Monessen historical society celebrates 30th anniversary
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October 9, 2025
The Greater Monessen Historical Society also celebrated the city’s Founders Day during its annual dinner and dance. For the MVI The Greater Monessen Historical Society celebrated its 30 anniversary on...
RAINY NIGHT FOR SOCCER
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October 8, 2025
Rain fell on the boys soccer teams from Yough and Charleroi throughout Tuesday night’s game. The rain was needed after recent drought conditions, but the forecast is much drier for the rest of the wee...
Coen Market’s development plan approved
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 8, 2025
The company hopes to begin construction by the end of the year with a goal of opening by Memorial Day. After more than two years of planning, rezoning and public meetings — and no shortage of neighbor...
Bus crash sounded like home was being ‘bombed’
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 8, 2025
A Forward Township family needs assistance after being displaced by Monday’s accident. Joe Ferson never expected a school bus to be in his living room, but on Monday that was his reality. The family o...
Monessen cost concerns grow amid state budget impasse
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October 8, 2025
Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte said the school district is still financially stable, but warned that may not last much longer. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com During Tuesday’s work session, the...
BLESSING OF THE PETS
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October 8, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro hosted its annual Blessing of Pets on Sunday at the Queen of the Rosary Campus in Glassport. More than 50 pets were given a ...