Ex-police captain charged with stealing $260K from evidence room
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
March 13, 2025
Christopher Halazynski is the third McKeesport officer to face criminal charges in the last several months. A former McKeesport police captain is charged with stealing more than $260,000 from the depa...
Monongahela promotes 2 police officers to sergeant
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2025
Officers Stephen Kenyon and Thomas McCarthy were promoted. Monongahela promoted two of its police officers to sergeant during Wednesday’s council meeting. Council voted unanimously to authorize the pr...
Valley native to bring ‘Magickal Minds’ fair to convention center
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2025
The event is set for March 22 at the Monroeville Convention Center. A Mon Valley native is bringing a spiritual and holistic event to the area with a “Magickal Minds Metaphysical Fair” for those intri...
Charleroi agrees to hire firm to reinstall security cameras
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 13, 2025
The cameras were removed when traffic signals were taken down, but will be reinstalled by Emerick Security Systems. Leaders in Charleroi might not always see eye to eye, but when it comes to public sa...
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West Mifflin council discusses employee social media policy
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2025
Council is expected to vote on the new policy at the next voting meeting. West Mifflin Borough Council is considering updating its employee social media policy. During Wednesday’s work session, boroug...
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March 13, 2025
White Oak police responded to the 1700 block of Fawcett Avenue for a report of numerous shots fired shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday. On a Facebook post, police stated multiple shots were fired into an...
CHARLEROI LIONS CUB OF THE MONTH
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March 13, 2025
The Charleroi Lions Club named Gage Patterson as its cub of the month for March. Gage is enrolled in environmental science, political science, art, academic English and tech and has been on the honor ...
Salvino’s legendary career ends
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March 12, 2025
BVA’s Zion Moore shakes hands with coach Joe Salvino after Tuesday’s loss to Sharon in the PIAA playoffs. It was the final game in a long career for Salvino, who recently announced his retirement. Jef...
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ brings ‘classic’ tale to West Mifflin
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
“People should come see the show just because it’s a big party on stage.” RILEY BURROW PRINCE DAUNTLESS Performances of the musical comedy will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with w...
Washington County official quits after arrest
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
Patrick Geho pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges in Ohio involving prostitution. Washington County’s director of public affairs agreed Monday to “vacate his position” following his arr...
NBV park needs repairs to playground surface
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 12, 2025
Council members talked about replacing the current surface to provide better protection for children. North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park is preparing for its first event of the season — and a few ...
Police detail events leading up to local shooting death
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March 12, 2025
Robert Chaplin is charged with killing Estela Vasquez in February. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Robert S. Chaplin was standing in the yard, flailing his arms and yelling, when police arrived at his R...
Police officer’s lawsuit alleges racial discrimination
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March 12, 2025
Julian Thomas also claims retaliation in the legal action. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A Black McKeesport police officer is suing his employer and the city’s mayor over claims of racial discrimination...
Pa. Lottery wants to go big on scratch-offs
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March 12, 2025
Lottery officials are also hoping to eliminate the state’s profit margin requirement. By ABIGAIL HAKAS Next Generation Newsroom The Pennsylvania Lottery wants to bump up the number of games it sells w...
BVA still exploring class rank system changes
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
Superintendent Timothy Glasspool updated board members on upcoming facility renovations. The Belle Vernon Area school board had another discussion about replacing the current class rank system at Tues...
McKeesport police accused of excessive force in arrest
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
Callie Stinson Sr., 72, was hospitalized with broken ribs and head trauma. Community members and activists have accused McKeesport police of using excessive force after a video of officers arresting a...
New Eagle Council considers paving projects
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
Fifth Avenue appears to be a priority because paving that road has been delayed in the past. New Eagle is in the process of deciding which streets the borough will pave this year. During Tuesday’s mee...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
A driver was taken to a hospital after crashing into a White Oak home Monday afternoon. The accident took place at 332 Dome St. just after 4:30 p.m. It’s unclear what led to the crash, and White Oak c...