New playground officially open in West Mifflin
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 27, 2025
A state grant helped to build the park, which is ADA approved. Just in time for summer fun, a new playground is open in the West Mifflin area. The opening of the West Mifflin Borough Community Park, l...
Narcan will be offered at City Hall
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MONESSEN
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 27, 2025
Council was given a presentation on the medication Thursday. During Thursday’s city council meeting, it was announced that Narcan will be available at Monessen City Hall for anyone who might need it. ...
Habel wins court case to keep seat on BVA school board
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 27, 2025
He was accused in November of failing to safeguard confidential information. On Tuesday, a court ruled that Director John Habel III, who sits on the Belle Vernon Area school board, did not violate any...
Commissioners say opioid settlement funds needed, but won’t cover prior costs
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
June 27, 2025
Eleven grants were awarded Thursday. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland commissioners conceded more than $2.6 million doled out Thursday will help ease the burden of opioid addiction. Agencies ...
BVA Rotary donates bench made from recycled materials for youth sports complex
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June 27, 2025
A collaborative effort led to the collection of 1,000 pounds of plastic to create the sturdy bench. For the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club recently donated a bench made from recycled materials ...
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June 27, 2025
It will be transferred to U.S. agencies under future presidents. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump will control the so-called “golden share” that’s part of the national security agreement ...
News, Politics
June 27, 2025
WE’RE NEARING THE END OF JUNE and community events are in full swing. Too often we hear people complain “there is nothing to do here,” but we beg to differ. Every week we publish listings of events — ...
Can Trump be trusted?
Politics
June 27, 2025
Can Donald Trump be trusted? Can we rely on his judgment in a crisis? Those core questions have been raised by the president’s decision to reverse his campaign pledges and attack Iran’s nuclear infras...
Cool and creative at Lego Summer Camp
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June 26, 2025
Youngsters ages 4 to 6 are shown with their creations, during LEGO Camp at the Mon Valley YMCA in Carroll Township on Wednesday morning. The camp, led by instructor Kayla Beatty with support from oper...
Free school lunch in Pa.? Lawmakers want it in the budget
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June 26, 2025
Advocates say free school lunch would produce healthier, more engaged students — plus would save kids from stigma, and parents from debt. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit new...
New home found for Little Things for Little People
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 26, 2025
The nonprofit group that provides baby and kids’ items to families will be moving to Monessen. A new chapter is opening for the nonprofit organization Little Things for Little People, as the organizer...
Monessen’s free ‘Music in the Park’ series to kick off
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June 26, 2025
Local rockers Broom will open the concert at 1 p.m. Sunday at the City Park Amphitheater. For the MVI The City of Monessen and the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts invites residents and visitors alike ...
Elizabeth applies for Duke Park, riverwalk grants
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 26, 2025
Council is hoping to secure more funding for the new riverwalk pedestrian walkway. Several projects are in the works in Elizabeth Borough. During its voting meeting Tuesday, council approved o applyin...
Vehicle fire in Rostraver Township
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June 26, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters were called to the scene of a vehicle fire about 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Rostraver Road. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported. Rostrave...
MONAGHAN FOUNDATION DONATION
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June 26, 2025
The late Edward Monaghan loved and played baseball so it is only fitting that his nonprofit foundation, The Edward V. Monaghan Charitable Youth Foundation, would help the Police Athletic League of Nor...
Fallowfield enters agreement with sewage authority
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 26, 2025
The routine agreement will help a major project move forward in the area. Fallowfield Township supervisors agreed to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Carroll Township Authority — a r...
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June 26, 2025
Tickets are on sale for the Sept. 20 Hall of Fame induction banquet. For the MVI Nine honorees (six Hall of Fame, two Educator Recognition and one Outstanding Young Alumni) have been selected for reco...
MAKING THE GRADE
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June 26, 2025
Pat Weldon, son of Dr. Patrick and Alexis Weldon of Carroll Township, graduated from Seton LaSalle High School in Mt. Lebanon. Pat was valedictorian of his class, a National Merit scholar, Elks MVS sc...
CHARLEROI LIONS DRUG AWARENESS CONTEST POSTER WINNERS
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June 26, 2025
Hunter Burns, son of Michael and Kristen Burns, was the Charleroi Lions Club Drug Awareness poster contest thirdplace winner. Hunter is shown with Lions Treasurer Judith Lohr and Charleroi Area School...