Taxes hold steady in West Mifflin
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 18, 2024
John Inglis will resign effective Jan. 6 after winning a state House seat. West Mifflin Council unanimously approved a 2025 budget with no tax increases at Tuesday’s meeting. Council passed the regula...
Mon Valley Paws honors Monessen Knights of Columbus
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December 18, 2024
Mon Valley Paws recently presented its Gold Recognition Award to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 954 of Monessen for its donations to the nonprofit organization. Mon Valley Paws comprises a dedica...
How Josh Shapiro spent millions campaigning
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December 18, 2024
Pennsylvania’s governor traveled extensively as a Democratic surrogate, spending money on consultants, private flights, ritzy hotels and more. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG...
No 2025 tax hike for North Belle Vernon
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 18, 2024
Next year’s budget was approved unanimously. North Belle Vernon Council voted to keep tax rates steady for the upcoming year at Tuesday’s meeting. Council President Brett Berish and council members Jo...
Witness intimidation charges related to shooting will go to trial
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December 18, 2024
Anthony Hairston and Aimee Miller are accused of trying to intimidate Shaquala Poole with a Facebook post. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Anthony M. Hairston wasn’t using Facebook to intimidate a witne...
Trump is under attack less what will the resistance do?
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December 18, 2024
Dec. 6 was a historic day. It was the first time since July 2015, since Donald Trump entered presidential politics, that more people have said they have a favorable impression of Trump than an unfavor...
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Trump’s ‘letter to Santa’
December 18, 2024
To the Editor: The reaction by Michael Moore and the naysay crowd is so misdirected. If people want to be mad about our health care system they need look no farther than our very own federal governmen...
Mckeesport officials spread holiday cheer and serve meals
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December 18, 2024
McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko, city Administrator Tom Maglicco, and city Solicitor Jason Elash recently joined the McKeesport Housing Authority to serve holiday meals to residents in senior buildi...
Santa’s elf greets Charleroi students
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December 17, 2024
Charleroi Elementary Center students had a surprise visit from Santa’s elf (elementary science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics teacher Linda Filby) as they arrived at school Monday morn...
Carroll Township police chief looks forward to next assignment
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 17, 2024
Paul Brand will retire at the end of the year and become a “kindergarten cop” for the Ringgold School District. A longtime, beloved police chief in Carroll Township will start a new adventure next yea...
West Mifflin High School shifts to remote learning after auditorium fire
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December 17, 2024
West Mifflin Area High School students will have a remote learning day Tuesday to  after a fire ripped through the auditorium. No injuries were reported in connection with the fire around 5:30 p.m. Mo...
One hurt in Rostraver Township crash
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December 17, 2024
Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a two-car accident Monday along Rostraver Road and Pricedale Road in Rostraver Township. According to a Facebook post by the department, one person was t...
North Charleroi OKs 2-mill tax increase
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 17, 2024
Council said it’s necessary because of road paving projects and the rise in regional police fees. North Charleroi Council approved a 2-mill tax increase at Monday night’s meeting. Council President Fr...
GoFundMe started for  Charleroi fire victims
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 17, 2024
The Jericho family lost all its possessions in the Sunday evening blaze, which killed their pet cat. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help a Charleroi family who lost everything in a house fir...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 17, 2024
There will be a slight rise in the township’s fire levy. Taxes will remain steady in the 2025 budget that was unanimously approved by Elizabeth Township commissioners at Monday’s workshop meeting. Com...
Two-vehicle accident in Fallowfield Township
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December 17, 2024
Fallowfield Township firefighters were called to a twovehicle accident at the intersection of Walnut Ridge Road and Dairy Road in Fallowfield Township about 2 p.m. Sunday. One person was transported b...
Westmoreland juvenile detention center eyes expansion in 2025
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
December 17, 2024
Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center could double its capacity this spring, officials said Monday. Eight juveniles were housed at the Hempfield facility, filling every available bed. It reo...
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December 17, 2024
AT ANY EMERGENCY, there is a concern beyond bandages and oxygen. The victims of a car crash, fire or other event are observed and kept calm. An emergency medical technician may wrap in a blanket someo...