Mon Valley Care Center launching shoe drive
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 12, 2025
Organizers are hoping to collect at least 2,500 pairs. Mon Valley Care Center’s next fundraiser will kick off next week. Starting Tuesday, residents, friends, families and staff will clean out their c...
SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE PARISH CELEBRATES VBS 2025
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July 12, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Borough, conducted “Sow and Grow Vacation Bible School 2025” at St. Michael Church in Elizabeth. The students participated in cra...
Elon Musk’s America Party is a long shot
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July 12, 2025
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Elon Musk declared on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Another billionaire quickly replied on his social media platf...
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July 12, 2025
There is no tragedy greater than a loss of life — except a loss that could have been prevented. In Westmoreland County, an effort is being made to find ways to reduce the number of suicides. The count...
FAMILY FUN AT THE SPRAY PARK
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July 11, 2025
Amari Dawson, 4, is lifted by her aunt Alexis Ashley of McKeesport, left, as her other aunt Mari’onna Dawson joins in Thursday afternoon at the Renzie Spray Ground at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport. ...
Candidate for Charleroi council won’t accept nomination
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 11, 2025
Chris Kennedy dropped out of the race rather than challenge a petition questioning his residency. Four hours before a petition was filed to prevent him from appearing on the ballot for a seat on Charl...
Monessen mayor considers new advisory board for EMS services
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 11, 2025
The city also received approval to join the state’s STMP Program. At council’s work session Thursday, Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer discussed the state of Mon Valley EMS, the city’s emergency services prov...
EF High School project roughly half done
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 11, 2025
District officials dispelled a rumor that classes won’t be able to start until November. Several discussions were held about construction at Elizabeth Forward High School during Wednesday’s school boa...
Time’s up for lengthy public comments at Westmoreland commissioners meetings
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July 11, 2025
A three-minute time limit is now being enforced. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Westmoreland County commissioners have no time for excessive talk. Responding to what they said was a growing level of...
Man charged with slaying during drug deal gone ‘sideways’
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July 11, 2025
Police say Daevone Brown of McKeesport shot Christopher Kovach of Ohio in the head. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Police have made an arrest in the slaying last month of an Ohio man found shot in the he...
The battle lines are drawn
Politics
July 11, 2025
President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is already the subject of campaign attack ads launched by both parties. One Republican group is targeting vulnerable House Democrats like Rep. Jared Golden of Main...
Politics
July 11, 2025
OVERSIGHT IS IMPORTANT. One function of government is to decide how money is spent. Whether it’s the state, a municipality or a school board, government agencies take in tax money, grants or pass-thro...
Hometown heroes honored in Charleroi for saving man’s life
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 10, 2025
The men were honored during Charleroi council’s meeting Wednesday night. Not all heroes wear capes, but a lot of them do wear turn out gear. Residents, family, friends and firefighters packed Charlero...
Monongahela to join Neighborhood Partnership Program
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 10, 2025
City officials hope the partnership creates more recreational opportunities. Monongahela City Council approved joining the state Neighborhood Partnership Program, an initiative that will be developed ...
BowieLIVE to bring glam rocker’s music to Monongahela Aquatorium
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
July 10, 2025
The aquatorium will welcome the return of BowieLive - The Ultimate David Bowie Tribute for a night of classic Bowie music. The Monongahela Aquatorium’s Rockin’ on the Mon summer concert series continu...
Belle Vernon gearing up for annual Block Party
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 10, 2025
The 12th annual event on Saturday will raise money for parks in Belle Vernon and North Belle Vernon. The 12th Annual Belle Vernon Block Party, Bike Run and Car Show will take place Saturday afternoon....