Primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions
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March 13, 2026
Signatures on nomination petitions can be challenged until next Tuesday. By the MVI The field of candidates for this year’s primary elections is taking shape. Candidate filing deadlines passed Tuesday...
Vendor show to support Harvest Bounty program
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 13, 2026
Saturday’s annual craft and vendor show helps to keep the shelves stocked for the program that benefits children in the Charleroi Area School District. Each weekend, hundreds of Charleroi Area School ...
Double shooting under investigation
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March 13, 2026
By the MVI Allegheny County police were called to investigate a double shooting in McKeesport on Thursday evening. Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to a request for assista...
Donora OKs loan for public works project
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 13, 2026
The new public works campus is planned for property off of Scott Street Extension. Despite some concerns about taking on new debt, Donora Borough Council voted Thursday to authorize borrowing up to $7...
City man sues police for K-9 bite
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March 13, 2026
By PAULA REED WARD TribLiveA McKeesport man is suing Homestead police after he said he was attacked by their police dog outside Eon Bar & Grill last year and then targeted with a trumped-up arrest. Br...
West Mifflin to get new billboards, police vehicles
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
March 13, 2026
West Mifflin council members provided updates on borough projects. Six new billboards will soon dot two of West Mifflin’s busiest roadways. At Wednesday’s workshop meeting, West Mifflin council agreed...
Police: Woman had alcohol, marijuana in her system before fatal crash
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March 13, 2026
The Feb. 14 crash in McKeesport claimed the life of Donna DeFrances. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Police say a McKeesport woman was driving more than twice the speed limit when she went through a sto...
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March 13, 2026
A White Oak man is accused of exposing himself to an 82-year-old woman after asking her to pray for him. White Oak police filed charges via summons on Thursday against Anthony Stamerra, 65, for open l...
West Mifflin Area celebrates opening of performing arts center
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday for the high school’s new auditorium. After more than a year of being closed, West Mifflin Area High School’s auditorium is finally open. A grand opening...
BVA to bring the magic of ‘Wizard of Oz’ to life
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
The curtain goes up at 7 tonight at Belle Vernon Area High School for the annual spring musical. The Yellow Brick Road is leading straight to Belle Vernon Area High School as more than 100 students wi...
Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries?
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Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle
March 12, 2026
The suit argues Pennsylvania’s closed primaries violate the state constitution by giving Democrats and Republicans more voting power than independents. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...
Potential buyer emerges for City Mission building
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
Monongahela Heritage Church is eyeing the downtown location for a thrift store for the community. The City Mission Thrift Store plans to close its Monongahela location on Saturday, but a potential buy...
2nd man charged in 2022 fatal shooting
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March 12, 2026
The alleged murder took place in a Rostraver Township shopping plaza parking lot on Nov. 5, 2022. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A second person has been charged in connection with a Nov. 5, 2022, fata...
Appliance Warehouse acquires Appliance Part Doctor in Monongahela
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March 12, 2026
A grand opening celebration will be announced in the near future. For the MVI Appliance Warehouse has officially acquired Appliance Part Doctor. The accquisition expands Appliance Warehouse’s ability ...
Charleroi VFD hoping to expand fire station property
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 12, 2026
The Charleroi Volunteer Fire Department is hoping council will donate the property to the department. The Charleroi Volunteer Fire Department has the trucks and the calls to answer. What it doesn’t ha...
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March 12, 2026
Interstate 70 lane restriction scheduled in Rostraver PennDOT District 12 announced that single- lane restrictions are scheduled to occur in both directions on Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201...
Bingo night at Stockdale VFD
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March 11, 2026
Mary Zielensky, 98, of Elco waits for the start of bingo Tuesday evening at the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Pickup truck crashes into Dunlevy home
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 11, 2026
The impact moved the structure several inches and caused it to be unsafe for the two families who are living there. A pickup truck struck a multi-family home along Route 88 in Dunlevy Tuesday morning,...
NBV ready to pursue overdue garbage fees
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 11, 2026
Council learned Tuesday that 260 accounts are past due, totaling almost $60K. North Belle Vernon officials say hundreds of residents still owe garbage fees as the borough prepares to send out new bill...