Politics
June 23, 2025
THE NIPPON STEEL-U.S. STEEL DEAL IS DONE. Finally. Really. What was proposed as a sale in December 2023 and talked about frequently as a “deal,” “merger,” “partnership” or “proposal” over the ensuing ...
Trump’s big, beautiful Iran question
Politics
June 23, 2025
For days, Donald Trump — impetuous, intuitive, instinctive, but not known for introspection — grappled with the path forward in Iran, and with his historical legacy. Would he unleash the GBU-57 bunker...
Politics
June 23, 2025
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s bombardment of three sites in Iran quickly sparked debate in Congress over his authority to launch t...
Valley Hall adds six with Class of 2025
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MID-MON VALLEY ALL SPORTS HALL OF FAME
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 21, 2025
The 30th annual Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Friday night at St. Spyridon Hellenic Center to welcome six new inductees to the exclusive club. Tom DeRosa, Scott Mc...
‘SPLASH PARTY’ IN WEST NEWTON
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June 21, 2025
Benjamin Perrin, 6, Adriana Wilson, 7, and Reed Bizzozero, 7, all of West Newton, played together Friday evening as the West Newton Community Swimming Pool held a “Splash Party” to celebrate the first...
Upgrades are underway at Charleroi’s Third Street Park
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 21, 2025
Borough officials are hoping to have a grand opening ceremony this summer. Third Street Park in Charleroi will begin to look a lot different over the next few weeks. After months of preparation and pl...
Ex-employee sues Penn Highlands, two doctors
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 21, 2025
Melanie White claims she nearly died after being sold illegal weight-loss drugs. Penn Highlands Mon Valley and two of its physicians have been sued by a former staff member who claims she was sold wei...
3 new junior commissioners introduced
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 21, 2025
Kamerin Krise, Lillian Racunas and Brendan Stroschein will be part of township government for the upcoming year. At Elizabeth Township’s recent workshop meeting, new junior commissioners were welcomed...
Valley braces for heat wave; cooling centers announced
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 21, 2025
Several cooling centers will be open in the area. The Mon Valley will see the sun this weekend, but the bright sky will be accompanied by potentially dangerous temperatures. According to the National ...
No fare hikes in $17.9M Westmoreland transit budget
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June 21, 2025
The organization would receive a 21% increase in state aid under Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Westmoreland transit bus fares will stay the same in the next year, officials sa...
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By By JOE NAPSHA TribLive 
June 21, 2025
It will take place today and Sunday at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Thousands of people are expected to travel to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport this weekend to view the air show hosted annually at...
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP ACCIDENT
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
June 21, 2025
Rostraver Township firefighters and police responded to a two-vehicle crash about 8:30 a.m. Friday on Rostraver Road at Pricedale Road. Occupants were evaluated on scene by Rostraver West Newton Emerg...
International Parade canceled
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By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive 
June 21, 2025
Pittsburgh has canceled its International Parade & Festival and the Pittsburgh World Cup amid concerns over a federal immigration crackdown. The International Parade, typically a multicultural affair ...
ISMA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
Features, Latest News
June 21, 2025
The Italian Society of Mutual Aid (ISMA) of Monessen named Kendra Jones as its $1,000 scholarship winner for 2025. Kendra is a Monessen High School 2025 graduate, where she was class salutatorian. She...
Maybe the latest Democratic disarray means they’re coming to their senses
Politics
June 21, 2025
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, and Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, resigned from their positions on...
Juneteenth event celebrates history, promotes unity
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 20, 2025
It was hosted by Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport. Music, games and dancing were part of festivities Thursday as Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport held its sixth annual Juneteenth celebration. Ju...
Penn Highlands Healthcare announces layoffs
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 20, 2025
Thirty-six jobs will be cut at the Mon Valley facility and in Connellsville. Some staff members at two regional hospitals operated by Penn Highlands Healthcare have been let go. On Wednesday, the Clea...
Man accused of killing Jennah Seibert ordered to stand trial
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June 20, 2025
Dorian Jeri-Greene was arrested last month after allegedly selling stolen jewelry in Florida. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Moments after District Judge Wayne Vlasic on Thursday ordered Dorian Jeri-Gr...
EF construction progresses during summer break
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 20, 2025
Ten second-floor rooms at the high school have already been completed. Work is progressing at Elizabeth Forward High School now that classes have adjourned for summer. The school board approved severa...