Trees stay up all year at Mon Valley Care Center
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 26, 2024
The staff changes the decorations as each holiday rolls around. Decorating a tree with classic ornaments, strung popcorn garland and tinsel can help homes feel cozy for the holidays. The soft or somet...
First event held at EF’s renovated auditorium
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2024
The project to upgrade the 750-seat facility began in July and includes new carpet and tile flooring. Renovations to Elizabeth Forward Middle School’s auditorium were completed earlier this month, and...
Monessen officials clear up financial discrepancy
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2024
The city went slightly over budget this year, but it has almost $315K in the bank. Mayor Ron Mozer and Councilman Tony Orzechowksi clarified their seemingly differing statements regarding Monessen’s f...
McKeesport Area School District contracts with interpretation service
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2024
The new agreement with Global Wordsmiths runs through the end of 2026. The McKeesport Area School District approved an agreement with a translation service provider earlier this month in an effort to ...
Monessen Lions honored
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December 26, 2024
Two members of the Monessen Lions Club were recently recognized by Past District Gov. Amy Thompkins for their contributions to the organization. Lion Gloria Hayes, shown with Thompkins, was presented ...
MVAA gifted guitars from The Clarks band member
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December 26, 2024
For the MVI The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) announces a generous donation of four new Fender CD-60 acoustic guitars, complete with cases, from Greg Joseph of The Clarks and Main Street Musi...
DA doles out drug forfeiture cash for enforcement efforts
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
December 26, 2024
The money was distributed to 12 entities throughout the county. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli announced Friday that her office has allocated $82,700 to bolster education, tra...
Meet the Santas helping Pa. families with sick children weather holidays in hospitals
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By By SARAH BODEN For Spotlight PA 
December 26, 2024
Hospital volunteers and workers observe holiday traditions to help boost the spirits of Pennsylvania kids undergoing exhausting treatments in unfamiliar environments. PITTSBURGH — Katelyn Pownall wasn...
Another Biden parting outrage
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December 26, 2024
On Monday morning, the White House announced that President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 prisoners, all murderers and some multiple murderers, on federal death row. (Yes, while mos...
MASD LEADERS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER
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December 26, 2024
Santa, Mrs. Claus, their jolly elves and a festive snowman made a surprise visit to Twin Rivers, Francis McClure and Pre-K Counts in the McKeesport Area School District before the holiday break. They ...
O Christmas Tree: Choosing live trees a family tradition for many
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2024
Whether buying one from a local business or chopping one down from a tree farm, live Christmas trees are as popular as ever. Christmas trees are a family tradition for people all over the world, espec...
Valley residents recall magical Christmas Eve memories
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 24, 2024
Families carry treasured memories of traditions they have made with loved ones over the years. ’Twas was the night before Christmas … and most Mon Valley residents are busy getting ready for Santa. Fr...
Federal panel gives split ruling on U.S. Steel-Nippon sale
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December 24, 2024
Both companies and several local mayors are encouraging President Biden to OK the deal. By RYAN DETO and JACK TROY TribLive The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States told the White Hous...
Small but mighty: Roscoe’s American Legion makes significant impact in the community
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2024
Its annual Christmas Day dinner will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday. One of the important traditions for the Roscoe American Legion is to bring holiday cheer to its surrounding communities. ...
A mother’s legacy preserved in treasured family cookbook
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December 24, 2024
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI If we were to tell the truth, most gifts we give and receive at Christmas, no matter how much they cost, are soon forgotten. In our material culture, we get so many things tha...
Monessen OKs budget for 2025
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2024
Property taxes will remain steady as the city finishes 2024 with a $25K deficit. Monessen council unanimously approved the city’s final budget for 2025, which does not include an increase in property ...
McKeesport Area students get a surprise Christmas gift
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 24, 2024
McKeesport Area High School students got an early visit from a “secret Santa” and found brand new workout equipment and a remodeled workout site. Once the McKeesport Area High School football team got...
Santa visits Donora library
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December 24, 2024
The Donora Public Library celebrated the holiday season Dec. 18 with a kids Christmas party. Shown with Santa is Lylith Seek of Donora. All of the youngsters in attendance received a treat bag that in...
Dronomania
Politics
December 24, 2024
New Jersey is now subject to nonstop and often sensational civilian reports of swarms of nocturnal drones crossing city skies and violating the airspace of airports and military bases. Terrified thous...
Politics
GUEST OP/ED
December 24, 2024
By KELI VEREB Itook three months of sick leave from my job at U.S. Steel four years ago to recover from major neck surgery. Because the United Steelworkers (USW) bargained paid leave into our contract...