‘Under the Sea’ in Monessen
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April 5, 2025
Kennedy Lindsay as Ariel sings with Londyn Johnson as Flounder during “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Friday night at Monessen High School. Another performance is set for 2 p.m. today. See more photos from b...
350 career wins for Coach Hartman
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April 5, 2025
The Frazier softball team surprised head coach Don Hartman with a celebration for his 350th career win. With the Commodores’ 15-0 victory Friday over visiting California Area, Hartman now has a career...
Family grateful for community’s response after fire destroys home
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 4, 2025
A fundraiser will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the River House Cafe. A Monessen family has love in their hearts and a lot to be grateful for, in spite of the fire that destroyed their home and mo...
White Oak’s Temple B’Nai Israel prepares to close
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2025
A closing weekend will be held later this month to welcome back former members one last time. After more than 100 years of hosting services and celebrating Jewish heritage in the White Oak area, Templ...
State officials discuss issues affecting firefighters
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2025
Democratic lawmakers sought feedback on problems that local fire departments encounter. State Democratic lawmakers held a joint policy committee discussion Thursday to brainstorm how best to support f...
Mon Valley Home Show set to begin 34th year
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2025
It will run through Sunday at cfsbank Event Center. The 34th annual Mon Valley Home Show officially kicks off today with plenty of exhibits to check out. The event, hosted by Equipment Connection and ...
McKeesport Area’s budget proposal keeps taxes steady
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2025
A projected $2.6 million deficit will be made up with unassigned funds. McKeesport Area School District’s proposed 2025-26 budget does not include a tax increase for property owners. The tentative bud...
McKeesport Council hears demands for police reform
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 3, 2025
Residents and activists are outraged over an arrest video that went viral. Residents and activists advocated for police reform before McKeesport council Wednesday following a video that went viral las...
Charleroi council fights over TV
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 3, 2025
It has been moved from council chambers to the police department. There’s always a calm before the storm. Though leaders in Charleroi may not always agree, meetings in council chambers have remained r...
South Allegheny community mourns student’s tragic death
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 3, 2025
A GoFundMe account has been set up to assist the family of 15-year-old Isaiah Katana. Once a Gladiator, always a Gladiator. The South Allegheny School District is mourning the sudden loss of one of it...
Belle Vernon council OKs Mon River Town program
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 3, 2025
The initiative promotes tourism in municipalities along the Mon River. Belle Vernon Council approved a resolution Wednesday to join the Mon River Town program, which provides support for Mon Valley co...
WCCC to offer summer camps for kids and teens
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April 3, 2025
For the MVI Westmoreland County Community College is offering several new and exciting summer camps for kids and teens starting in June. New camps being offered this summer address topics including ro...
Lining up to cheer on the Cougars
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April 2, 2025
Charleroi Area High School fans showed up on a sunny but chilly Tuesday afternoon to support the Cougars at Vets Field. Watching along the fence are Landon Amos, Ethan Hartley, Emma Skobel, Avery Pend...
Mon Valley senators support Pa.’s ICE bill
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 2, 2025
The legislation to notify federal enforcement officials when illegal immigrants are charged with crimes passed the state Senate by a 31-18 margin. The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Monday requirin...
Zoning changes approved in Carroll Township
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 2, 2025
They were prompted by a construction controversy in the township’s Irey Plan. Zoning changes were made official Tuesday in Carroll Township. Last month, a public hearing was held to gather public comm...
Several school board races on May 20 ballot
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April 2, 2025
Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the ...
Ferret friends in Monessen classroom
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April 1, 2025
Renee Warfield’s fifth-grade class at Monessen Elementary Center recently got two classroom friends. Dougie and Kami are ferrets that Warfield brings to school each day. Emilia Bolling is holding Kami...
Mayor commends efforts at Mon View Heights
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 1, 2025
Chris Kelly also provided updates on a few other projects in the borough. West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly offered thanks to District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr.’s office as well as police Chief Gre...
Event to call attention to veteran, law enforcement suicide
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 1, 2025
Operation Vet NOW will host a 5K walk and run Saturday at the Monongahela Aquatorium. A nonprofit will hold its first 5K in nearly five years Saturday in Monongahela to raise awareness for veteran and...