Politics
The winner?
August 15, 2024
To the Editor: Once again, a know nothing Trumpster spews half truths and lies. If he left California between 50 and 60 years ago, Kamala Harris was still working at McDonald’s. Trump is a convicted f...
My proposed deal with the MAGA base
Politics
August 15, 2024
In the past few days, The New York Times has run the following headlines: • Aug. 10, 2024: New Battleground Polls Show Harris Has Fundamentally Changed the Race • Aug. 10, 2024: Inside the Worst Three...
Politics
August 15, 2024
THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION accounts for 4% of federal spending. That’s less than Health and Human Services, Social Security Administration, the Treasury, Defense and Veterans Affairs. The 2024 federa...
Monessen’s Night Out draws large crowd to meet first responders
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
Police, firefighters and EMS providers were represented at the event. Monessen had its second Night Out Tuesday evening, with first responders welcoming kids and families to discuss what they do every...
Cultures gather at International Village
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
McKeesport’s annual celebration of entertainment and food will continue today and Thursday. International Village boasted a multicultural mix of cuisine and live entertainment on its opening night at ...
BVA hears presentation on facilities
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
It was suggested that Marion Elementary School may eventually need to be replaced. The Belle Vernon Area school board considered improvements to some district buildings at Tuesday’s meeting. Jon Thoma...
NBV park struck by vandals again
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 14, 2024
The latest incident involved a glass block window in the bathroom. Vandalism continues to be a problem at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. At Tuesday’s meeting, council discussed the latest ...
Avoid the health care domino effect
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ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
August 14, 2024
By Emilio Galis For the MVI In today’s health-care climate, it seems many medical practices are spending less and less time with their patients, despite higher deductibles and copays. When a physician...
Broadband upgrades on track for completion, future projects eyed
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
August 14, 2024
Installation of about 50 miles of fiber optic cable needed for high-speed internet access in remote areas of Westmoreland County is about 60% complete, officials said Tuesday. The $3.5 million project...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 14, 2024
The charges are related to an incident involving a non-verbal resident. Two staff members at an Elizabeth Township residential care facility are accused of abusing and endangering a client after an al...
Around The Valley
State police, Belle Vernon
August 14, 2024
• Mark Stadterman, 64, of Yukon was charged with intent to possess a controlled substance after an alleged incident Aug. 1, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge...
No, Kamala Harris cannot ‘flip the script’ on the border
Politics
August 14, 2024
You may have seen reports that Vice President Kamala Harris, currently running for president without an agenda, plans to “flip the script” on the border. “Harris tries to flip the script on Trump on t...
Politics
By By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer 
August 14, 2024
At least three news outlets were leaked confidential material from inside the Donald Trump campaign, including its report vetting JD Vance as a vice presidential candidate. So far, each has refused to...
Will the attacks on Walz’s military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?
Politics
By By DAN MERICA Associated Press 
August 14, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — In some corners of the Democratic Party, last week felt like déjà vu. The party’s vice-presidential nominee’s military record was under assault from Republicans — attacks reminiscent...
Day belongs to children at McKeesport’s Village for Kids
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The annual event, held before the start of International Village, is in its 15th year. Children’s laughter and excitement permeated throughout Renziehausen Park on a breezy Monday afternoon. Hundreds ...
Washington County Agricultural Fair off to ‘beautiful’ start
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The return of the rodeo drew a large crowd Sunday night. The Washington County Agricultural Fair was buzzing Monday with the noises of farm animals and people enjoying everything the fair had to offer...
Ringgold investigates threats
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 13, 2024
The district issued a statement after threats were reported through the Safe2Say program. The Ringgold school district is investigating threats reported through Safe2Say involving students and the mid...
Arguments continue in Forward Township
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 13, 2024
Supervisors had heated exchanges on several topics Monday night. Forward Township residents who’ve packed meetings for the past several months have grown tired of bickering among supervisors. While re...