Elizabeth Township veteran gets free roof replacement
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 26, 2025
It’s part of a nationwide program being offered by Owens Corning. Tuesday was a good day for an Elizabeth Township resident who received a new roof on his house thanks to a local roofing company. Robe...
Changes to rental policy discussed
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ELIZABETH BOROUGH
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 26, 2025
Elizabeth Borough Code Enforcement Officer Rob Vitus provided an update at Tuesday’s council meeting. Vitus holds the same position for Elizabeth Township under an intergovernmental agreement that was...
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March 26, 2025
A man died after the truck he was driving struck an object Monday on Route 51 in Rostraver. The fatal vehicle accident occurred at about 10 a.m. in the northbound lanes before Willowbrook Road, Rostra...
PLANT LESSONS AT CALIFORNIA AREA ELEMENTARY
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March 25, 2025
Callie Black, Aiden Roach and Maddie Solomon observed plants and learned how they grow Monday afternoon in Jenna Capello’s second-grade science class at California Area Elementary School. Jeff Helsel ...
County to pay special election poll workers with debit cards
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 25, 2025
Controller Corey O’Connor said it will save money and provide a better experience for the poll workers. Allegheny County will utilize debit cards to pay workers at polling places for today’s special e...
Court ruling leaves Mozer unopposed in Monessen
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 25, 2025
A judge determined that the Monessen mayor’s only challenger didn’t have enough qualifying signatures. Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer will run unopposed in his reelection bid after Democratic challenger Mar...
Schools collecting donations for cereal box dominoes
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 25, 2025
The Bag Brigade will give the boxes to students as part of their summer food distribution. Children are often told to not play with their food, but an exception will be made this week for Belle Vernon...
Public hearing planned for new apartment building
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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 25, 2025
Rostraver commissioners plan to hold a public hearing in April regarding a potential new apartment building in the township. At Monday’s work session, commissioners heard from Jay Lustig, owner of Bel...
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns
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By By LISA BAUMANN Associated Press 
March 25, 2025
The head of the beleaguered U.S. Postal Service, Louis DeJoy, resigned Monday after nearly five years in the position, leaving as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Effici...
CROWD CHEERS GLADIATORS INTO PIAA TITLE GAME
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March 24, 2025
A large crowd of South Allegheny fans turned out Saturday at Canon-McMillan to support the Gladiators in their PIAA semifinal matchup with Aliquippa. SA claimed a 36-31 victory and will face Philadelp...
BVA taking class rank survey
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 24, 2025
The school district is talking about replacing its current system. Belle Vernon Area School District conducted a community survey to gather feedback about the current high school class rank system, af...
Pigeon Creek Watershed Association beautifying Valley
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 24, 2025
The organization is planting trees and picking up trash. The Pigeon Creek Watershed Association is making progress one step — or in this case one tree — at a time. Last week, PCWA held a live stake pl...
Man charged in shooting incident
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 24, 2025
A man has been charged with attempted homicide following a shooting in Monessen early Thursday morning. Jamont Anthony Minnie, 34, of Monessen is charged with criminal attempt homicide, aggravated ass...
End of federal relief money to hurt some Pa. municipalities
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March 24, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal includes $10M for a fund that assists financially distressed local governments. By MIN XIAN Spotlight PA State College STATE COLLEGE — The Shapiro administration ex...
‘Annie Jr.’ on stage At California Area
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March 22, 2025
Annie, played by Eva Kelly, is welcomed to the Warbucks’ home during a scene from “Annie Jr.” The spring musical at California Area High School will conclude today with a 2 p.m. matinee performance. S...
Control of Pa. House hinges on 35th District special election
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 22, 2025
Three candidates are on the ballot in the traditionally Democratic 35th District. Not only will Mon Valley voters decide Tuesday who assumes office in Legislative District 35, but the special election...
Grant money awarded for Mon Valley projects
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 22, 2025
The funds will go to Monessen, North Belle Vernon and Rostraver. Several grants were awarded this week for projects in the Mon Valley, state Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, announced. The Commonwealth ...
State suffering from local leadership crisis
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March 22, 2025
Many small towns are facing a growing problem: an aging population of local officials and a lack of younger residents stepping in to replace them. By ELIYAHU GASSON Next Generation Newsroom Local gove...
Washington County row office, municipal candidates set for May 20 primary election
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
March 22, 2025
Only those registered as Democrats or Republicans by May 5 will be permitted to cast a vote. By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com Mon Valley voters will see primary election battles on May 20 in mult...
White Oak vehicle break-in suspect sought
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March 22, 2025
By the MVI Allegheny County Police are looking for one of two men suspected of committing multiple vehicle break-ins in the area. Police said multiple victims reported missing items, includ ing wallet...