Local legislators take action after pet cremation scandal
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2025
The Protection Act allows the appropriate licensing board to suspend or revoke licenses for noncompliance. In response to disturbing allegations and criminal charges involving the mishandling of pet r...
Elizabeth VFD gearing up for annual Riverfest
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2025
The event promises food, music, family fun, fireworks and, lots more. Two days full of riverfront fun for the whole family is taking place in downtown Elizabeth Borough this weekend. The annual Elizab...
Legal cannabis would be sold by private dispensaries under key GOP proposal
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July 24, 2025
The long-awaited GOP proposal moves Harrisburg’s marijuana talks forward, but the issue still divides the Pa. Senate. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing inve...
Fishing fun on a hot summer day
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July 23, 2025
August Bergman, of Jupiter, Fla., fishes in the Youghiogheny River at Cedar Creek Park on Tuesday afternoon. Bergman is visiting his grandmother, Linda Bergman, of Washington, Pa. Jeff Helsel / Mon Va...
Lawyers ask Pa. Supreme Court to tighten DA’s use of the death penalty
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July 23, 2025
The court filing argues that since Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh took office in 2021, he’s sought the death sentence in 11 out of 18 homicides. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A team of ...
Dangerous sinkhole shuts down section of Monessen roadway
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July 23, 2025
DEP officials confirmed the void is the result of mine subsidence, and the resulting sinkhole is at least 12 to 15 feet deep. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer declared a ...
B&D Fireworks set for Saturday in Monessen
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2025
The free community event is set for Saturday at the Herman Mihalich Memorial River Launch and Park. The annual Monessen B&D fireworks show is set for this weekend, and owner Buzzy Byron guarantees a l...
St. Andrew parish partners with Greater Pittsburgh food bank to offer more outreach
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 23, 2025
The distributions through the Greater Pittsburgh food bank will be offered at the St. Andrew Apostle Parish in Charleroi from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. If there’s a need, St...
Elizabeth council gets updates on projects, applies for grants
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2025
Council is hoping to secure more funding for the new riverwalk pedestrian walkway. Several summer projects are moving along in Elizabeth Borough. At Tuesday’s regular meeting, council amended the agen...
Finleyville VFD carnival opens
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July 22, 2025
Nicholas Raco, 6, of Finleyville sticks out his tongue as he rides the swings Monday evening during opening night of the Finleyville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival. The ride is one of several attr...
Charleroi man’s death under investigation
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July 22, 2025
The Washington County coroner is involved in the investigation of an incident in Charleroi. Duvanet Esperance, 33, of Charleroi was pronounced dead at 10:14 p.m. Sunday in the emergency room at Penn H...
Davanzo puts tax collection agency under scrutiny
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July 22, 2025
He set up a complaint form for constituents after a frustrating experience with Berkheimer. By NATHAN FERRARO TribLive An erroneous personal tax bill has turned into a political crusade of sorts for s...
Vandals strike Catholic church in Pleasant Hills
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 22, 2025
Bishop Mark Eckman shared photos of the damage in hopes that they will help track down whoever is responsible. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Pleasant Hills, located at 1 Grove Place, was vandaliz...
Sable Kennel to handle animal control in White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 22, 2025
Council also hired a new police chief, filling a position that has been vacant since March 28. White Oak Council voted Monday to hire Sable Kennel Animal Control for its animal control services, repla...
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July 22, 2025
Rostraver Township commissioners approved new fees Monday to offset the costs for additional services provided by the township tax collector. The board unanimously adopted a resolution for fee increas...
Charleroi’s Stuff the Bus fundraiser set for Thursday
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 22, 2025
Donations will be accepted Thursday at River House Cafe. One of Charleroi Area School District’s largest fundraisers will take place Thursday. The annual Stuff the Bus will take on the same format as ...