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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 27, 2024
The Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for blood due to a nationwide shortage. Blood banks are running low the supply they need to save lives. According to the American Red Cross, there continues t...
END OF SUMMER BASH IN DONORA
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August 26, 2024
The annual End of Summer Bash was held Saturday on McKean Avenue in Donora. Sponsored by the Donora Smog Commemorative Committee, the event featured music, food, entertainment and old-fashioned fun. S...
Paddle parade, ducky race part of fun at Regatta on the Yough
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 26, 2024
The annual event held by the Belle Vernon Rotary Club grows bigger and more successful every year. Ducks, ducks and more ducks. The Belle Vernon Rotary Club held its rubber-duck themed Regatta on the ...
Mon Valley arts academy creates new brass quintet
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 26, 2024
Take 5 Brass will join the academy’s roster of performance groups. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts announced the formation of its newest musical group, Take 5 Brass. Under the direction of Ken Cof...
Community rallies behind victims in wake of fatal Elrama fire
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August 26, 2024
Sabrina Boyle, 19, who was 23-weeks pregnant, tragically died hours after being rescued from the Friday morning fire. By the MVI Family, friends and strangers have been coming to the aid of the victim...
Monessen to demolish 14 more blighted properties
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August 26, 2024
Code Enforcement Officer Marvin Davis deemed the properties a threat to public safety. By MICHAELRICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Another 14 blighted properties in Monessen will soon be demolished by West...
Valley libraries to take part in Westmoreland Food Bank food drive
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 26, 2024
Belle Vernon, Monessen, Rostraver and West Newton libraries are among the participants. The Westmoreland Food Bank will be working with the Westmoreland Library Network to host a weeklong food drive i...
Harris embodies America’s founding principles
Politics
August 26, 2024
My daughter was born in December 2008, a month or so after the nation elected Barack Obama as its first Black president. I was giddy with joy, not only celebrating her birth but also hailing the remar...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL KICKS OFF
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL KICKS OFF
August 24, 2024
High school football season kicked off in the Mon Valley last night as local teams took to the field for Week Zero. Fans filled Joe Montana Stadium as the Ringgold Rams hosted South Allegheny. See all...
Fatal fire devastates Elrama community
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 24, 2024
The Elrama Vol. Fire Company of Union Township confirmed Friday night the pregnant woman who was rescued from the house has died. Friends and family of an Elrama family who lost their beloved daughter...
Fire damages home in Fallowfield Township
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August 24, 2024
Fallowfield Township firefighters were called to a house fire about 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Rogers Manor section. Thanks to a crew at the Fallowfield station and quick response by mutual aid departmen...
Charleroi Area seeking candidates for vacant board seat
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 24, 2024
The school board has 30 days to fill the vacancy. Charleroi School Board members have 30 days to fill a vacancy left after the sudden passing of late school board president Ken Wiltz last week. Wiltz,...
WWII battle of Sidi Bou Zid claims life of Monessen son
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI 
August 24, 2024
Victor Albert Trilli was born and raised in Monessen before he joined the war effort. Editor’s Note: This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II a series about our sons who lost their lives ...
Blaze damages unoccupied Elizabeth Township home
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 24, 2024
Fire Chief Adam Janosko said not enough manpower was the biggest hurdle while battling the fire. Elizabeth Township Fire Department and multiple mutual aid partners responded to a house fire Friday mo...
Around The Valley
August 24, 2024
PennDOT District 12 is announcing that single-lane restrictions on I-70 eastbound and westbound are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday between Exit 49 (Smithton) and Exits 46A/46B (Route 51) in Rostrave...
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By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
August 24, 2024
An attempted homicide charge was dismissed against a Rostraver Township man accused of firing a shot in the parking lot of a North Belle Vernon gas station. Amire Rodrick Ganoung, 20, pleaded guilty F...
Politics
August 24, 2024
To the Editor: As I listen intently to Donald Trump’s latest news conferences, several thoughts came to mind regarding his mental stability. Recently Trump has shifted gears, and revved up his rhetori...