Pair charged in attempted copper theft
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2025
Police say Marlita Addis and Ricky Ferry tried to take pipes from an abandoned Charleroi home. Two people are accused of trying to break into a Charleroi residence to steal copper pipes. Marlita Louis...
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September 26, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — James Comey was charged Thursday with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to pro...
Woman accused of hitting man with car
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2025
A Munhall woman is accused of hitting someone with her car in McKeesport. Brandi Sharee Powells, 42, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, accidents involving death or personal injury, rec...
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September 26, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, offering an unequivocal promise to block such a move that Arab leaders in the Midd...
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September 26, 2025
TAKE IT FROM A GUY who made more than $30 million last year: Low-income consumers are “living on the edge.” So says Charlie Scharf, chief executive of Wells Fargo bank, citing data that indicate most ...
The politics of hate
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September 26, 2025
Conservatives have long complained about the “cancel culture” of the left — and they make a good point. Donald Trump and his allies were tossed off social media platforms like Twitter. Speakers strayi...
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Donald Trump:
September 26, 2025
To the Editor: As of late, in light of the turmoil in our nation, there are those who profess to be Christians. If you have to state you are a Christian, perhaps you are trying to prove that to someon...
ANNUAL STUFFED PORK CHOP DINNER SET
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September 26, 2025
The Evangelical Congregational Church at Walnut and Olive streets in McKeesport will hold its annual stuffed pork chop dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25. The dinner will be by takeout only. Curbside pic...
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
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September 26, 2025
Parishioners of Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish- Elizabeth/ Glassport/Liberty Boro sort out donated nonperishable food pantry items at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth for their monthly dis...
Highmark Wholecare to host free produce distribution in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 26, 2025
The Farm-to-Family initiative is a 25stop tour, started by Highmark Wholecare, which aims to distribute 120,000 pounds of fresh produce to more than 6,000 families across Pennsylvania. Free bags of fr...
He’s the budget scorekeeper for Congress. Lately, it’s been a tough job
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By By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press 
September 26, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even for an agency accustomed to criticism, this summer’s debate over Republicans’ big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts was a harsh one for the Congressional Budget Office. “Noto...
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By By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press 
September 26, 2025
SHANGHAI (AP) — The head of a U.S. congressional delegation visiting China said he backed renegotiating the rules governing the global economy to take into account China’s rise and that of others such...
City Mission opens new homeless women’s shelter
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2025
This new space will increase the City Mission’s capacity to serve homeless women by 35 additional beds. Despite the rainy weather Wednesday, City Mission in Washington is bringing light to many lives ...
1000s of mail ballots have been rejected because of Pa.’s dating rule
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September 25, 2025
Courts have made at least nine different rulings since Pennsylvania adopted no-excuse mail voting, confusing voters. This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a...
EF community mourning tragic death of teen following horse riding accident
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2025
Braelynn Woolheater, 14, was a sophomore at Elizabeth Forward High School. A 14-year-old Elizabeth Township area girl tragically died Sunday following injuries she obtained from a horse riding acciden...
Local photographer’s work featured in International Art Show
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September 25, 2025
Jennifer L. Codeluppi’s portrait of Hazel, a dog rescued now living in a loving home, was selected for the show. For the MVI Professional boutique portrait photographer Jennifer L. Codeluppi, owner of...
Monessen High School homecoming royalty
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September 25, 2025
Monessen High School will host homecoming festivities Friday when the Greyhounds take on South Side High School at 7 p.m. This year’s homecoming court candidates are, front row, from left, Faith Jacks...
Questions raised over White Oak stop sign removal near school
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2025
White Oak Council is looking to place temporary signage on borough property near the busy intersection. Concerns over speeding in a White Oak neighborhood has led to discussions and questions over who...
Animal control officer charged with killing 2 lost dogs
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September 25, 2025
Samuel Vargo, 60, of Fallowfield Township is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. For the MVI An animal control officer in Fayette County is accused of euthanizing two dogs that had gotten away...