Politics
‘Emission’ impossible
June 5, 2025
To the Editor: The Frequent Letter Writer (FLW) is at it again (“Deja Vu,” MVI 5.16.25), this time with another Republican sneak attack on Social Security. He complains “the usual Democrat suspects co...
‘Original sin’: It’s worse than the authors know
Politics
June 5, 2025
The new Joe Biden book, “Original Sin,” detailing the Democrats’ conspiracy to deceive Americans about the carcass of a man sitting in the Oval Office, brought back warm memories. I really enjoyed tha...
Politics
June 5, 2025
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP has been adamant in voicing support for coal mining. From his first campaign, he has talked a lot about the importance of the industry as a domestic energy source. There’s also ...
Valley Garden Club awards scholarships to local students
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June 5, 2025
The scholarships were awarded to students studying environmental science. For the MVI The Valley Garden Club awarded two $1,500 scholarships this year to students both studying environmental science. ...
Confetti celebration in Charleroi
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June 4, 2025
Charleroi Area High School valedictorian Suki Yu, center, releases confetti as Nico Fiordigigli, Angie Mathers, Aiden Iadanza and Alex Hadsell celebrate during Tuesday’s graduation ceremony. See more ...
New homes being moved to comply with law
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CARROLL TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 4, 2025
Updates on the Black Lotus Group project were provided at Tuesday night’s meeting. The construction of two homes in the Irey Plan neighborhood of Carroll Township will eventually resume, but before th...
Fundraiser set to aid family of Donora drowning victim
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 4, 2025
The BBQ dinner will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mon Valley EMS in Monessen. First responders have rallied together to host a fundraiser later this week to help the family of a young boy...
Post, Jones named top graduates at Monessen High School
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June 4, 2025
Commencement will take place at 6 p.m. Friday for 43 graduates. By the MVI Monessen High School will hold its 2025 commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday in the high school gymnasium. There are 43 gra...
Frazier announces Howard, Baumiller as top graduates
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June 4, 2025
Frazier High School’s graduation ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday for 63 graduates. By the MVI Frazier High School in Perryopolis will hold its commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday in the ...
$3M water system upgrade to begin this week in Elizabeth Twp.
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 4, 2025
The project will start with a new water main on Saratoga Drive. Pennsylvania American Water announced Tuesday that starting this week, $3 million in water line upgrades will be made in Elizabeth Towns...
Elizabeth wood shop to host summer camps
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 4, 2025
It’s one of many programs Stephanie Giusti offers at Graceful Style. Graceful Style, a do-ityourself wood workshop business in Elizabeth, will begin offering summer camps for children this year. The 1...
Monessen schools to join Yourway AI Grant initiative
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 4, 2025
The district was selected to partner with River Valley in the pilot program. The Monessen school board shared some good news during Tuesday’s work session, as it announced the district has received ap...
Politics
To the point
June 4, 2025
To the Editor: Time for another update on America’s slide toward fascism under Trump the failure. In a publicly televised interview, Trump stated he was “unsure” if he had to uphold the Constitution. ...
How Trump led the GOP from 2012 despair to 2024 triumph
Politics
June 4, 2025
he Republican Party was in desperate Tstraits in the weeks following the 2012 presidential election. There were several reasons. One, its losing nominee, Mitt Romney, was a poor candidate whom a signi...
Politics
June 4, 2025
SCHOOLS ARE ONE OF THOSE ubiquitous structures that are familiar in every community. Whenever you have kids, you have schools. The evolution of the buildings can be seen in one-room relics, massive br...
Pastor working to create community center
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
June 3, 2025
Eric Ewell is hoping his efforts will transform lives in Duquesne and the surrounding area. By VENASIA SETTLES and KYLE NELSON McKeesport Community Newsroom Pastor Eric Ewell has been thinking about h...
Cornhole tournament to honor late police officer
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2025
The fundraising event in memory of Lt. Mike Kelemen will take place Saturday in Monessen. Lt. Mike Kelemen loved playing cornhole, so the Monessen Police Department thought the best way to remember hi...
New veterans organization being created in Mon Valley
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 3, 2025
Soldiers Under Maintenance will give former military members a forum to talk openly about their experiences. To win a war, it takes boots on the ground. But for many veterans, the experiences they had...
McKeesport Area announces Class of 2025 top graduates
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June 3, 2025
Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday for 210 graduates. McKeesport Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Weigle-Scha...
Weekend water issues fixed in Elizabeth Twp.
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2025
They involved a force main rupture, along with a modem failure at the Wylie pump station. Elizabeth Township commissioners received an update Monday from Dennis Ottaviani of Veolia Water about two iss...