Politics
December 16, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, tasking him wit...
Irwin Cotler faces threats while defending rights
Politics
December 16, 2024
MONTREAL — Irwin Cotler arrived at a restaurant in this city’s Mile End neighborhood in a mini motorcade of six vehicles, all of them holding Canadian security agents. The protective force that has be...
Politics
December 16, 2024
By NOAH TRISTER, TARA COPP and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game...
Politics
December 16, 2024
MICHAEL CONAHAN should be familiar with what goes into difficult decisions about crime and punishment and their effect on a person’s life. Conahan was a Temple-trained lawyer who spent 13 years as a L...
Nativity comes to life at Harmony Acres
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
Area residents braved the cold Friday night to enjoy the depiction of the first Christmas. Despite Friday night’s low temperatures, the second annual Living Nativity at Harmony Acres still carried on ...
Pain hasn’t faded two years after Amari Altomore’s tragic death
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
His family is working to preserve the memory of the 16-year-old Monessen resident. Bethany Altomore relives her son Amari’s last days on earth in her head every day. She recalls him begging for his li...
Project Christmas is part of Ciss’ House of Hope’s service to the community
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December 14, 2024
Children receive two gifts and a dinner at the event, which takes place today at Life Giving Community Church in McKeesport. By COLETTE FUNCHES McKeesport Community Newsroom Whenever you think of a sp...
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December 14, 2024
State officials will conduct another canvass of the area next week. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive State environmental officials intend next week to canvass the section of North Belle Vernon targeted for a ma...
Annual toy distribution set for Sunday
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
Karl Weigand conducts the event at Central Volunteer Fire Station in Elizabeth Township. For the ninth year, Elizabeth Township resident Karl Weigand is giving back to his community and the surroundin...
One person hurt in Rostraver accident
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December 14, 2024
Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a car accident Friday on Ridge Road near Todd Farm Road in Rostraver Township. One person was transported to a local hospital by Rostraver West Newton EM...
Council seat likely to stay open until February
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
December 14, 2024
The process of filling it is expected to begin with an appointment to the vacancy board next month. The vacant spot on Donora Council will remain empty until at least February. The seat has been vacan...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
An Easton, Pa., woman has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with a 2023 crash that killed 20-year-old Charleroi resident Glenn Porter in Delaware. According to television station WBOC, C...
Rostraver police fulfill Christmas wishes with ‘Santa Cop’ program
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
More than 100 people participated in Thursday’s event at the Walmart in Rostraver Township. The Rostraver Township Police Department held its annual “Santa Cop” program Thursday at Walmart, where offi...
Chorus to approve U.S. Steel sale grows louder
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By JACK TROY TribLive 
December 13, 2024
A rally to support the Nippon Steel purchase was held Thursday at the company’s Clairton plant. United Steelworkers President David McCall was only mentioned once by name Thursday afternoon at a rally...
Davis addresses former Century III Mall area
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Davis addresses former Century III Mall area
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
The lieutenant governor discussed the state’s role in replacing the once popular shopping center with new economic opportunities. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited the former Century III Mall site Thursda...
Sen. Brewster honored by McKeesport school board
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
He was recognized for helping the district during his many years of service. State Sen. James Brewster was recognized by the McKeesport Area school board at Thursday’s meeting. Board President Mark Ho...