Shapiro reopens fire-damaged official residence to public
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April 23, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reopened the governor’s official residence to the public Tuesday for an Easter egg hunt barely a week after an alleged arsonist’s fire tore throug...
Car hits utility pole in Charleroi
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April 23, 2025
Charleroi firefighters and Charleroi Regional Police were called to a single-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in the area of Second and Luella Avenue as a car struck a utility pole. One person was t...
The essential mystery of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case
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April 23, 2025
After all the talking and arguing about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the illegal border-crosser and alleged gang member deported by the United States and now imprisoned in El Salvador, there is still a funda...
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A tale of two presidents
April 23, 2025
To the Editor: It has been 10 weeks since this administration has been in place. We are now in the “find out” phase of broken promises and failed policies. Egg prices still obscenely high, even though...
MONESSEN LIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH
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April 23, 2025
Rayne Hall, daughter of Raenetta Johnson and Dwayne Hall, was recently recognized as the Monessen Lions Club April student of the month. Rayne is a participant in the CNX Mentorship Academy, Monessen ...
Francis remembered as ‘pope of the people’
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 22, 2025
The Vatican reported his death Monday morning, sparking glowing tributes from Catholics and those of other faiths. Bells echoed at Catholic churches around the world Monday to honor the memory of Pope...
New owners taking over Charleroi tire business
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April 22, 2025
It’s the first time Marsh Tire has been outside the Mollis family since 1951. BY JEFF OLIVER For the MVI For the first time in nearly 75 years, a member of the Mollis family will not be the owner/oper...
White Oak welcomes new officer
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 22, 2025
Jeremy Zuber was sworn in at Monday’s council meeting. White Oak swore in a new police officer at Monday night’s council meeting. Jeremy Zuber, who previously worked for the McKeesport Police Departme...
Fire damages building in Washington Township
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April 22, 2025
Firefighters were called to a building fire on Brown Road in Washington Township Monday evening. No injuries were reported. Crews from Rostraver Central and Washington Township VFC responded to the sc...
Monongahela Main Street Program accredited again
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 22, 2025
The organization’s annual membership meeting is scheduled for next month. For the third consecutive year, the Monongahela Main Street Program has received national accreditation status from Main Stree...
Shapiro reveals he spoke with Trump about arson attack, U.S. Steel sale
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By By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive 
April 22, 2025
The governor offered thanks to first responders at an event Monday in Mt. Lebanon. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro revealed Monday he spoke with President Donald Trump two days earlier, nearly a week a...
Rescue in Rostraver Township
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April 22, 2025
Firefighters from Rostraver Central and Webster were called to a rescue along Vance DeiCas Memorial Highway and Route 906 Monday night. A passing driver saw someone in distress in a wooded hillside ab...
Action clears way for new five-story apartment complex
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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 22, 2025
Bellevue Partners owner Jay Lustig promised that the development will benefit the township. Rostraver Township commissioners unanimously approved conditional use motions Monday that will enable Bellev...
Catholic Women’s College Club
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April 22, 2025
The April meeting of the Catholic Women’s College Club was held at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Donora site. Tables were seasonally decorated with fresh daffodils, Easter tablecloths and candy cross...
When the fires rise, will we rise?
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April 22, 2025
“The flames rose. So did our people.” Instead of sleeping in on Saturday morning, Darcy Olsen and her four children woke to their attic on fire. Her people came to help. Darcy founded the Center for t...
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April 22, 2025
WHILE THE DEATH OF A POPE is always a time of mourning for Catholics, the passing of Pope Francis, 88, is being felt more deeply by many outside the church and from around the globe. Francis, the firs...
Will Harvard go full Hillsdale?
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April 22, 2025
Harvard University has rejected various demands of a presidential commission on antisemitism. The task force wants to persuade Harvard to ensure Jewish students on its campus are no longer harassed, o...
Easter events held around the Valley
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April 21, 2025
Ky’len Thomas, 6, and Ciara Williams, 8, of Donora posed with the Easter Bunny at an Easter egg hunt in the borough. See more photos from on Page A2 and in our online gallery at www. monvalleyindepend...
Local businesses can be part of 2026 NFL Draft
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 21, 2025
The 2026 Draft Source program is competitive, and applications must be submitted by May 7. The NFL is looking for small businesses to support the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Planning is already unde...
PennDOT sets open house for I-70 interchange project — plans paving, patching
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By By JEFF HIMLER TribLive 
April 21, 2025
The meeting will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Rostraver Central fire hall. PennDOT will host an open house Tuesday in Rostraver Township to offer details on the construction timeline and relate...