Rostraver library plans wine-tasting event
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 20, 2025
It will be held Oct. 25, and money raised will also go toward projects at the Smithton branch. Rostraver Public Library will hold a wine-tasting event to raise funds for the facility and its sister br...
YOUTH NIGHT FOR CHARLEROI SOCCER
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September 19, 2025
Charleroi’s No. 17, Otis McIntyre, is greeted by a tunnel of high-fives from members of the Charleroi Youth Soccer Association during team introductions Thursday night. Following close behind is youth...
Sale of Corelle plant blocked by FTC
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September 19, 2025
The agency said the proposed purchase by a German firm doesn’t meet its criteria. By the MVI An impending sale of the Corelle plant in Charleroi to German glassmaker Sediver has been terminated, accor...
DOE, Bettis officials address questions on unused buildings
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 19, 2025
Public input is being sought regarding the West Mifflin campus. Officials from the Department of Energy and Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory made a presentation and answered questions about a potential ...
West Mifflin adopts new ranking system
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 19, 2025
It will take effect with the 2029 graduating class. The West Mifflin school board unanimously adopted the Latin Honors System for ranking students at Thursday’s meeting. It will go into effect startin...
Charleroi Area OKs new rules for district events
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 19, 2025
Spectators won’t be allowed to reenter and will be encouraged to leave as quickly as possible. Charleroi Area has adopted a new policy that will change how spectators experience school events. Effecti...
Mon Valley Arts Festival to showcase local talent
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 19, 2025
There will also be a food drive benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in conjunction with the Arts Fest set for Saturday. The sixth annual Mon Valley Arts Festival is set for this week...
Elizabeth Forward homecoming royalty
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September 19, 2025
Elizabeth Forward High School will host homecoming festivities Oct. 3 at Warrior Stadium. Shown are the 2025 homecoming court candidates: Brayden Kollar, Samantha Malek, Cole Metcalf, Aubrianna Cimba,...
Washington County hopes to add 3,000-seat event center
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 19, 2025
“With much of the initial groundwork complete, we are now eager to identify and connect with development partners who can assist in making this vision a reality and begin moving the project forward.” ...
Cost-cutting measures to be enacted
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
September 19, 2025
Staff will be furloughed, and some parks will be partially shut down. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland commissioners said employees will be furloughed in two weeks and the county parks will p...
MVAA Regimental Fife and Drum Unit to participate in National Memorial Day Parade
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 18, 2025
The event will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary and feature groups from across the country, from military bands to veterans organizations. The sound of fifes and rope drums that once rallied Civil ...
Fundraisers set up in wake of 2 tragic Elizabeth Twp. incidents
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 18, 2025
The Elizabeth Township community has been devastated over the incidents. In the wake of two tragedies involving two young people, fundraisers have been set up to help the family’s affected by the fata...
AG’s task force arrests 18 people, seizes guns and drugs
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September 18, 2025
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says a collaborative gun task force is getting results in the area. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced nearly 20 arrests and the seizures of ...
‘Talon talk’ at the Monessen Public Library
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September 17, 2025
Sky Quackenbush of Nature’s Educators holds Zeus, a Harris’s hawk, during Tuesday’s “Talon Talk” program at Monessen Public Library. The interactive presentation introduced attendees to raptors, their...
Gov. Shapiro calls for end to political violence
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September 17, 2025
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett also participated in the Eradicate Hate Global Summit. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Gov. Tom Corbett, politicians from differ...
West Mifflin Council addresses code violations
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 17, 2025
Staff hours may be changed to allow easier communication with borough residents. Several members of West Mifflin Borough Council brought up concerns about dilapidated properties in the area during Tue...
New MVI bus is on the road
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
The brightly colored vehicle can be seen throughout the Valley. The Mon Valley Independent is officially on the move — and hard to miss. A newly wrapped Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority bus now carrie...
Fugitive discovered in clothes dryer
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September 17, 2025
Devonta Youngblood was sought on multiple warrants. By the MVI A Homewood man wanted on multiple warrants was taken into custody after being located hiding in a clothes dryer. Devonta Youngblood, 32, ...
Mounted police unit presented $25K grant
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
September 17, 2025
Members of the Mounted Unit attended specialized training in large animal rescue and identified a critical need for equipment that could save both animals and people during emergencies. By the MVI The...
2 wanted on animal cruelty charges
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
Dogs found chained behind their vacant apartment have been turned over to an animal rescue organization. Two people are facing charges after police discovered two neglected dogs chained behind a vacan...