Westmoreland coroner’s office joins effort to encourage organ donation
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
December 28, 2024
Even though her father isn’t a phone call away anymore, Cassidy Gamble knows his kind nature is still making an impact on others. James Forish became a tissue donor after his Aug. 1 death, allowing hi...
Dogs left in boxes outside White Oak Giant Eagle
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December 28, 2024
They were taken to an animal shelter as police seek information about who abandoned them. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Two miniature pinschers were at an animal shelter Friday after they were found in t...
Superintendent refutes rumors of TB outbreak in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 28, 2024
Dr. Ed Zelich confirmed that Facebook posts about the disease are inaccurate. Rumors are once again circulating about the immigrant population in Charleroi. On Tuesday, Charleroi Area Superintendent D...
Street department has opening in North Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 28, 2024
Borough officials plan to start reviewing applications for the position in the middle of January. North Charleroi is looking to hire a full-time member for its street department for the new year. The ...
Knights of Columbus, Monessen Council 954, donates to ARCDD
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December 28, 2024
Knights of Columbus, Monessen Council 954, recently collected $1,500 for the Association for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (ARCDD) Mon Valley, a chapter of the national organi...
Around The Valley
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 28, 2024
There were close to 500 crashes in Pennsylvania from Dec. 24 to 26. State police reported 495 crashes and 138 DUI arrests throughout Pennsylvania during the Christmas holiday. In a report released Fri...
This is the trouble with Elon Musk’s debut as a federal budget negotiator
Politics
December 28, 2024
In the wake of a successful effort to kill a year-end spending bill and replace is with more limited legislation to keep the government open, Elon Musk declared victory last week on X (formerly Twitte...
Hits & Misses
Politics
December 28, 2024
Thumbs up to a meaningful name. Congress is not known to get much done — especially not in the last few years when lawmakers have been paralyzed by partisanship. But this month something crawled acros...
Holiday cheer in Charleroi
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December 27, 2024
The Charleroi Area High School cheerleaders were still in the spirit of Christmas Thursday evening for the start of the Charleroi Holiday Basketball Tournament. In front, from left, are Madalyn Cherry...
Nippon Steel extends purchase deadline
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December 27, 2024
The sale is currently in the hands of President Biden, who can block the deal before his term ends. By the MVI Nippon Steel has pushed back the closing date for its proposed $14.9 million acquisition ...
Monessen native to host peace conference in Turkey
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December 27, 2024
Stephanie Urchick serves as president of Rotary International. By HARRY FUNK TribLive Smile. You’re promoting peace. “It is such a simple thing that we can all do,” Monessen native Stephanie Urchick s...
Police searching for owner of dog abandoned inside portable bathroom in park
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December 27, 2024
California police discovered a dog in a portable toilet at Rotary Park. Chief Jim Smith said the dog was turned over to animal control, which placed the canine in the care of an animal rescue. Anybody...
$50M OK’d to reduce mine drainage through Water Resources Development Act
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 27, 2024
Half the federal money will go toward water and sewer system projects in Pennsylvania. Congress passed legislation that will provide funding to reduce pollution from abandoned mines and create a progr...
Monessen first responders gather for Christmas celebration
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December 27, 2024
Members of the Monessen Police Department, Monessen No. 1 (downtown) Fire Department , Monessen Hilltop Fire Department and Mon Valley Emergency Medical Services attended an inaugural Monessen First R...
Saints Joachim and Anne Youth Ministry helps others
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December 27, 2024
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Youth Ministry recently sorted and distributed more than 80 holiday food bags for those in need this holiday season at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth. Show...
BVA distributes newsletter for students & families
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 27, 2024
It’s sent electronically each month to help them keep up with important information in the district. Families in the Belle Vernon Area School District may have noticed something new in their inboxes. ...
Taxes hold steady in Fallowfield Twp. budget
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 27, 2024
The township’s reorganization meeting is set for Jan. 6. Fallowfield Township will enter 2025 with a small budget deficit due to funds previously allocated to complete the Wesley Avenue storm water pr...
Politics
December 27, 2024
THE STATE DOES a lot of things to keep people safe. It creates laws about domestic violence. It paints lines on roads. It makes sure the water is clean, the ground is unpolluted and the air is clear. ...
A dangerous moment
Politics
December 27, 2024
Donald Trump is escalating his long-running vendetta against the media. “It costs a lot of money to do it, but we have to straighten out the press,” he declared recently. The media must fight back, bu...