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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 24, 2024
The 2023 crash claimed the life of 15-year-old Samantha Kalkbrenner. The case involving an Irwin man accused of racing another motorist in Dravosburg in September 2023, which led to the death of a 15-...
Central Park Five: Be careful what you sue for
Politics
October 24, 2024
I’m not sure the Central Park Five really want a civil trial on what happened the night of April 19, 1989, but by suing Donald Trump for defamation, that’s what they’re going to get. The alleged defam...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
October 24, 2024
To the Editor: If you: Scam, con, cheat, steal, swindle and commit fraud, lie and inflate your wealth to boost your ego and get loans and deflate it for tax purposes, con thousands of students out of ...
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October 24, 2024
HURRICANE HELENE likely caused more than $30 billion worth of damage. Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Milton inflicted almost $50 billion more. With six weeks left in this hurricane season, the S...
BIGGEST LITTLE FAN
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October 23, 2024
Melanie Fisher of Fayette City holds her 7-month-old niece, Cali Frangipani, at Frazier’s volleyball playoff match against Rochester Tuesday evening. To purchase this photo and more from our online ph...
Valley residents among crowd at Trump rally
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October 23, 2024
Donning an American flag dress, knee high red boots and a “Trump 2024” bucket hat, Valley business owner Dana Anden attended the rally also in support of the steelworkers union. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY, R...
Driver goes over Rostraver hillside
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October 23, 2024
Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a vehicle entrapment Monday night in the 500 block of Finley Road in Rostraver Township. Crews used the Jaws of Life rescue system to remove the occupant...
Tax hike included in proposed budget
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ELIZABETH BOROUGH
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 23, 2024
Borough officials said it may be removed by the time the final document is voted on in December. Elizabeth Borough Council voted unanimously Tuesday to advertise its proposed 2025 budget in anticipati...
Charleroi hosts Italian students
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 23, 2024
It’s the third year a group from Bonifacio VIII Institute has visited the borough. Students from Italy have returned to the Mon Valley and spent the past week visiting local schools and exploring all ...
Prompt vote count expected
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
October 23, 2024
The county plans to have mail-in ballots counted when the polls close. By RYAN DETO TribLive No county in Pennsylvania counts its votes as efficiently as Allegheny, and officials expect it to stay tha...
NBV assistant chief charged with fraud, theft for using department’s credit card
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 23, 2024
Police say Todd Reppert admitted using the card for personal and business utility bills. A North Belle Vernon volunteer fire assistant chief is accused of using the department’s credit card to pay for...
PA American Water to expand assistance programs
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 23, 2024
More help will be available to area customers who qualify. Earlier this month, Pennsylvania American Water announced a debt new forgiveness program and the expansion of its H20 Help to Others program ...
Fall Fest Fun in McKeesport
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October 23, 2024
The City of McKeesport and Mayor Mike Cherepko hosted a successful Fall Fest on Thursday near the No. 2 fire station. Dozens of people of all ages came out to enjoy the bon fire, toasted marshmallows ...
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By By RYAN DETO TribLive 
October 23, 2024
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Tuesday defended her proposed property tax increase as necessary to combat the county’s ballooning budget deficit, pay for public safety and infrastructur...
As attacks intensify, Trump becomes more popular
Politics
October 23, 2024
It’s hard to measure the intensity of negative media coverage of former President Donald Trump, but it’s safe to say it is rising as Election Day approaches. What’s interesting to note is that in the ...
Raises doled out to retirees as pension fund nears record high
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
October 23, 2024
The county retirement board approved a 3.4% cost-of-living increase. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County government retirees will receive a 3.4% cost-of-living raise in 2025. The county’s...
Around The Valley
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 23, 2024
Chapman Corporation is located in Washington, Pa. A Washington County company is one of two winners of the 2024 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry ...
PennWest crowns homecoming royalty
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October 22, 2024
PennWest California University crowned its 2024 homecoming queen and king Saturday at Adamson Stadium. From left are student government President Sydney Cochran of North Versailles, homecoming queen M...
Study details health risks of coal-based steel
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 22, 2024
Industrious Labs estimates that it resulted in up to $1.4 billion in medical bills for 2020, along with $16 million in lost economic activity. A report released Monday by an environmental nonprofit li...
Metal detectors coming to BVA Middle School
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 22, 2024
Superintendent Timothy Glasspool said they will eventually be placed in other facilities as well. Metal detectors will be placed at Belle Vernon Area Middle School, Superintendent Timothy Glasspool sa...