Man rescued by Charleroi firefighters; fundraiser started for family
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July 5, 2025
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family that lives in the McKean Avenue home. By the MVI A Charleroi man who suffered burns over nearly 60% of his body was rescued from a house fire Thursday...
St. Andrew’s preparing for Summerfest
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 5, 2025
The two-day celebration features entertainment, food and much more. St. Andrew’s Summerfest will show the Mon Valley community how fun faith can be next weekend. The two-day festival offers family-fri...
What’s in Trump’s big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law
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July 5, 2025
By KEVIN FREKING AND LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans muscled President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cut bill through the House on Thursday, the final step necessary to g...
ROLLIN’ INTO THE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
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July 3, 2025
Taking advantage of the warm sunshine Wednesday afternoon, Michelle Hamilton of Roscoe, Rayden Eddy, 6, Raegan Eddy, 8, Ryder Eddy, 10, and John Snyder rollerbladed at Mingo Creek County Park to get t...
Charleroi councilman irate over removal of his agenda topic
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 3, 2025
Councilman Larry Celaschi accused the council president of overstepping. Tempers flared when a Charleroi councilman realized one of his proposed items for discussion had been removed from the agenda f...
McKeesport unanimously appoints new police chief, hires officers
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 3, 2025
Acting police Chief Josh Alfer was promoted to the top position in the city police department. McKeesport Council appointed Josh Alfer as the city’s new police chief. Council unanimously voted to appo...
BVA Rotary honors Paul Harris fellows, celebrates club’s accomplishments
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July 3, 2025
Outgoing officers were recognized as new officers took over for the new district year. For the MVI Several Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club members were honored with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Aw...
Seeking tips, police release video in fatal McKeesport shooting
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July 3, 2025
By the MVI Allegheny County Police released surveillance video and new details about a June 2024 fatal shooting in McKeesport in hopes of getting tips about the identities of two people and the driver...
Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival expected to draw 90K over weekend
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July 3, 2025
By KAITLYN HUGHES TribLive Stained glass artist Amy Primmer already is a big fan of the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, and she’s only been there once. “I don’t think I’ve seen (a vendor show...
Monongahela pedestrian accident under investigation
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 3, 2025
Emma Lou Ferrari, 85, of Monessen, died at UPMC Mercy Hospital 13 days after she was struck by a vehicle in Monongahela. A pedestrian accident in Monongahela last month that resulted in the death of a...
State official delivers $1.5M gift during Club Serenity visit
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 2, 2025
The Charleroi enterprise is among 12 recipients in a $20M grant program to create drop-in centers. Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones visited a Charl...
Neighbor complains of snakes, high grass
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CARROLL TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 2, 2025
A resident appealed to township supervisors for help with a home that’s awaiting a sheriff’s sale. While some property owners don’t comply with township code in a timely manner, one home in Carroll To...
Pa. lawmakers react as Senate approves Trump budget bill
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 2, 2025
There were passionate opinions on both sides of the aisle after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie. President Donald Trump’s domestic policy package passed the Senate by the slimmest of margins...
Semper Fidelis club awards three scholarships to MASD graduates
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July 2, 2025
The annual “Salute to the Graduates” program was held at the Healthy Village Learning Institute on Freemont Street. By NYA O'NEAL McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport’s Semper Fidelis club continu...
Fireworks stores see big business ahead of holiday
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July 2, 2025
Many customers buy in bulk as pyrotechnic prices remain low. By NATHAN FERRARO and HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Fourth of July is like Christmas to William Olbeter. “Ever since I was a little kid, I fell ...
Rostraver Lions lend a hand to Bag Brigade
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2025
The organizations worked together to prepare 6,000 meal bags for local families. Rostraver Lions Club members came together on Monday to help the Bag Brigade prepare some meals. More than 30 club memb...
McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge project to begin this fall
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2025
PennDOT expects work to take about three years to complete. Construction is set to start on the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge this fall and end in 2028. A public meeting was held recently. The bridge, al...
Monessen couple charged with abuse of animals
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 1, 2025
Police said a neighbor videotaped more than 50 violent acts involving dogs. A Monessen couple is behind bars after allegedly abusing their dogs so badly that two of the animals died. Mackinzie Orndoff...
Pennsylvania Democrats object to ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 1, 2025
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and some state Senate leaders issued statements Monday opposing the federal legislation. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Senate Democrats don’t think there’s much to lo...