Man gets 15 to 30 years for shaking infant son to death
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
November 5, 2024
A McKeesport man who pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for fatally shaking his infant son will serve at least 15 years in prison. Michael Barber, 31, pleaded guilty on Aug. 5 before Allegheny Coun...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 5, 2024
Two Clairton residents, traveling with five kids, were arrested Monday in Rostraver Township after allegedly failing to comply with police during a traffic stop and assaulting an officer. Eric James A...
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November 5, 2024
A Monongahela man is accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a parking lot. Christopher Lee Anthony, 34, was charged with corruption of minors and indecent assault - without consent of the other, ...
Prayer vigil held for Corelle employees
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
November 4, 2024
More than 20 people came together to seek divine help as the plant’s closing date nears. When a friend informed Missy Montgomery during a call that the Corelle Brands glass factory in Charleroi will s...
Benefit Halloween party held at Rhythm House
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 4, 2024
Five bands played at the event, with proceeds going to the Washington Area Humane Society. Rhythm House Studio’s first Halloween party was a treat, especially for the Washington Area Humane Society, w...
Election takes heavy toll on stressed-out voters
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November 4, 2024
Doomsday claims from both parties have many fearful heading into Tuesday’s vote. By ALEXIS PAPALIA, JACK TROY and JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive World War III. A crippled economy. Unbridled immigration. Civ...
PennWest professor explored Arctic Circle
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 4, 2024
Jim Bové documented his exotic experience through photos and drawings. PennWest recognized a professor from its California campus who traveled to the Arctic Circle as part of an artistic expedition. I...
When polls close in battleground states
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November 4, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The results on Election Day will come down to seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and former Pr...
Made With Patience has holiday gift items
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 4, 2024
“I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. Not only is it a hobby of mine, it’s a passion.” PATIENCE THOMAS Seasonal crafts of all types are available at the Elizabeth Township shop. Small bus...
TJ OPENS PLAYOFFS WITH VICTORY
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November 2, 2024
Thomas Jefferson defeated West Allegheny on the first night of the WPIAL football playoffs.
Mon Valley counties under drought watch
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 2, 2024
Area residents are being asked to reduce their water usage by 5-10%. Drought watches and warnings have been issued for 35 counties across the state, including the entirety of the Mon Valley. On Friday...
Monessen house damaged in Friday morning fire
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 2, 2024
It appears to be electrical in nature, according to Fire Chief Delmar Hepple. A woman has been displaced from her Monessen home after a fire early Friday morning. Municipal Fire Chief Delmar Hepple sa...
Supreme Court allows contested provisional ballots to be counted
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November 2, 2024
The court turned down an emergency appeal from Pennsylvania Republicans. DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousan...
Rocky Bleier nominated for Salute to Service Award
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By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
November 2, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier is the team’s nominee for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, the team announced Friday. A running back on the Super Steelers’ four-time Super Bowl champions of ...
MON VALLEY ALLIANCE AWARD WINNERS
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November 2, 2024
Fallowfield Township and the Charleroi Area School District received the Allison Maxwell Outstanding Leadership Award at a Mon Valley Alliance symposium held Thursday. Township supervisors posed for a...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 2, 2024
The November courses have already been filled, but more will be available in 2025. The Belle Vernon Area school district will offer CDL training classes for area residents in the upcoming months in an...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
November 2, 2024
A Belle Vernon man surrendered his dog to police after an officer received a report about an “extremely thin dog living in a crate filled with feces.” David Allen Richards, 38, is charged with multipl...
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
November 2, 2024
The decision came after a controversial float in the Mt. Pleasant Halloween parade depicted political violence against VP Harris. There was a unity rally planned for political party leaders in Westmor...
Halloween celebration in Rostraver Township
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November 1, 2024
At the Rostraver Township Halloween Hike held Thursday at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex, from left, are Hadley Hrach, 8, and 4-yearold twins Tucker and Sawyer Hrach of Rostraver Township. Jeff He...
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS
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November 1, 2024
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