Bondi’s absurd Epstein excuses
Politics
July 17, 2025
“The cover-up is worse than the crime” is almost never true — of course the crime is worse — and when the crime is rape of underage girls, I’d say it’s nearly impossible for the cover-up to be worse. ...
Politics
July 17, 2025
To the Editor: When you are wrong you have to admit it! When the government is wrong they have to admit it. We went through years of lies and deep-state wool pulled over our eyes and the last thing we...
Birthday catch at Cedar Creek Park
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July 16, 2025
Klaudia Praskavich, 10, casts her new fishing rod in the Youghiogheny River at Cedar Creek Park on Tuesday with her brother, Nikolai Praskavich, 13, of Belle Vernon. The outing was part of Klaudia’s b...
BVA discusses high school upgrades
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 16, 2025
The school district may pursue state grant funding, and work could start by next summer. Belle Vernon Area school board received a visit Tuesday from Site LogiQ to discuss future upgrades to the high ...
GE Vernova investing $100M in Speers factory
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 16, 2025
The company expects to create 250 new jobs at the facility. While some companies have left the Mon Valley recently, others are expanding. On Tuesday, GE Vernova announced a $100 million investment in ...
Trump touts $90B in energy, AI deals at Pittsburgh summit
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July 16, 2025
He called it “the largest package of investments in the history of the commonwealth.” By TOM FONTAINE, JACK TROY and MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Tech and energy investors announced a flurry of multibillion-d...
Charleroi Area updates tobacco and vaping policy ahead of new school year
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 16, 2025
The Charleroi Area School Board recently approved an update to the tobacco policy in the student handbook. Charleroi Area School District will take a less punitive, more helpful approach to students c...
Highmark Wholecare to hold free food drive today in Monessen
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
July 16, 2025
“Farm-to-Family” produce markets continue with first Westmoreland County fresh produce giveaway. For the MVI Highmark Wholecare will continue its 2025 Farm-to-Family produce markets in Monessen with a...
Summer on Main Block Party to showcase downtown Monongahela
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 16, 2025
The first-ever community event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A block party will bring businesses and the community together this week in Monongahela to sip, shop and enjoy all the things ...
100th birthday celebration for Liberty Borough resident
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July 16, 2025
Evelyn Esack of Liberty Borough celebrated her 100th birthday on July 12. The Rev. Tom Burke, pastor of Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Borough, visited her at her...
Past And Present Reunion celebrated In Mckeesport
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July 16, 2025
Saturday’s festivities for the McKeesport Past & Present Reunion took place outdoors at Moran Field with families setting up tents to enjoy a day of games, grilling, and gospel music. City of McKeespo...
Politics
TACO: if the name fits
July 16, 2025
To the Editor: Downsizing of the federal government could severely impact worker safety and health. NIOSH—the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health—is a federal organization focused on...
A sensible look at the State Department cuts
Politics
July 16, 2025
n Friday, the Trump administration Olaid off about 1,350 employees at the State Department. A number of news reports described the staff cuts as “devastating.” Others suggested that the downsizing wil...
Lovely day for a walk at Round Hill Park
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July 15, 2025
Kim Garnic of Rostraver Township walks her dog, Piper, through the barn at Round Hill Park in Elizabeth Township Monday afternoon. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
House OKs budget, but process is far from done
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 15, 2025
Some Republicans are unhappy with the version that received approval by a 105-97 margin. Some Mon Valley officials are reacting strongly after the House gave its approval Monday to a $50.6 billion bud...
Five bids opened, but new trash service not selected
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FORWARD TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 15, 2025
Chairman Tom DeRosa plans to meet today with ProWaste, which submitted the lowest bid. Forward Township is one step closer to selecting a refuse hauler, but a final decision hasn’t been made. Monday m...
Pittsburgh Diocese installs new bishop in ceremony
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July 15, 2025
Mark Eckman of Bethel Park has been an auxiliary bishop since 2022. By TOM DAVIDSON TribLive Bishop Mark Eckman was formally installed Monday afternoon as the 13th bishop of the Pittsburgh Catholic Di...
Shapiro joins lawsuit for federal education funds
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 15, 2025
Pennsylvania’s governor claims the state is owed $230 million. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Monday that Pennsylvania will join 25 other states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for freezing...
Mon Valley Paws hosts Pet Memorial Mile
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July 15, 2025
Mon Valley Paws hosted its inaugural Pet Memorial Mile on Saturday in honor of those who have lost their beloved pets. The event was created to raise funds for Mon Valley Paws’ veterinary grant progra...
Allegheny County prepares for ‘painful reductions’ due to federal cuts
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July 15, 2025
By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Allegheny County officials are bracing for gaping holes in the county’s budget as federal spending cuts could impact health care, housing and infrastructure. County Manager...