Westmoreland County DA unveils courthouse retreat for crime victims
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By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
August 17, 2024
Nicole Ziccarelli said the new area is intended to “help their healing.” It was a pre-teen victim of a sexual assault who two years ago made it clear to Westmoreland prosecutors that the sterile court...
Air Force captain getting ready to soar at weekend’s Westmoreland Airshow
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI Trib Total Media 
August 17, 2024
The event will take place today and Sunday at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity. Air Force Capt. Melanie “Mach” Kluesner will be hurtling through the sky over Westmoreland County at more than 60...
2 charged in fatal shooting
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 17, 2024
One of the suspects was involved in a SWAT standoff in Monongahela this week. Allegheny County Police announced Friday that two men, including one who was arrested after an hours-long SWAT standoff We...
White Oak receives DEP violation notice
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 17, 2024
The issue involves worries about the composting facility in the borough. White Oak received notice of a violation from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regarding the borough’s c...
Monessen police to hold drill at school
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August 17, 2024
By the MVI Monessen police Chief Dave Yuhasz announced the police department will be holding a training drill from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Monessen High School. Yuhasz wants to alert residents as t...
Trump turned politics into reality TV. Now Harris is the show to watch
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August 17, 2024
Never has the GOP been more unified, and Donald Trump deserves all the credit. The issue uniting pundits, editorial boards, virtually all Republican politicians, GOP consultants, MAGA warriors and ral...
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
August 17, 2024
A West Newton man was ordered to serve up to 10 years in prison for a series of crimes over a three-year period that included an assault, threats made against police and the theft of an American flag ...
Kolo dancers help to close 2024 International Village
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 16, 2024
Organizers raved about the success of this year’s event International Village at Renziehausen Park in Mc-Keesport concluded Thursday night with another lineup of ethnic entertainment and, of course, m...
Ken Wiltz remembered as leader in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 16, 2024
Friends recalled his kind nature along with his love for the district. Ken Wiltz broke the mold. A champion for his students — on the field, in the classroom and as a veteran leader on the Charleroi A...
UPMC wound clinic celebrates new location
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 16, 2024
The facility completed its move into the sixth floor of Mansfield Tower at UPMC McKeesport. UPMC Wound Healing Services at UPMC McKeesport celebrated the grand opening of a new location Thursday with ...
70th Westmoreland Fair will begin today
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August 16, 2024
The weeklong event takes place in Mt. Pleasant Township. By PATRICK VARINE Trib Total Media On a sun-drenched afternoon early this week, it was relatively quiet at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. The hu...
Penn Highlands to host ‘All-Star Evening’ celebration
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August 16, 2024
The event is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at the PennWest California Convocation Center. By the MVI Penn Highlands Connellsville and Penn Highlands Mon Valley invite the community to attend an All-Sta...
Standoff suspect charged with multiple felonies
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 16, 2024
Bail was denied for Emmanuel Houghton, who is considered to be a threat to public safety. A 19-year-old man who was involved in a long police standoff Wednesday in Monongahela has been charged with mu...
EF board prepares for start of new school year
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
August 16, 2024
As Elizabeth Forward students prepare to return to the classroom, renovations are moving forward at the high school. During Wednesdays school board meeting, Superintendent Keith Konyk said it’s “crunc...
CRIME BRIEF
Around The Valley
August 16, 2024
A McKeesport man is in custody following a pursuit that began in Beltzhoover and ended on Banksville Road in Pittsburgh, according to Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus. A deputy attempted to ini...
Politics
August 16, 2024
THERE IS SELDOM JUST ONE way to solve a problem. Instead, there can be a menu of options that can take you down different paths. The question is priorities. Do you want your task done quickly, cheaply...
Remembering Ken Wiltz: A mover and shaker with vision
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By BY JEFF OLIVER For the MVI 
August 16, 2024
Istill recall the first time I met Ken Wiltz. It was over 30 years ago and our sons were on opposing youth baseball teams. My son’s Monessen team was visiting his son’s team in Fallowfield Township. I...