World War II tank memorial project receives $10,000 donation
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 10, 2024
The money from Gabe Hudock of Alumicore puts the fundraising drive above its $16,510 goal. He was told he’d never raise enough money to refurbish the World War II tank memorial in Monessen City Park, ...
McKeesport pride on display at 64th International Village
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 10, 2024
For six decades, countless people have flocked to McKeesport’s annual celebration of the many cultures that have shaped its communities. International Village, the three-day extravaganza of ethnic cui...
Resource center ready to start helping local businesses
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 10, 2024
The Mon Valley Alliance is conducting the operation from a renovated bank building in downtown Monongahela. The Mon Valley Business Resource Center is ready to make impactful change in the area — espe...
International Village: A celebration of friendship, traditions and culture
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August 10, 2024
By CAROL FRAZIER For the MVI In 1960, McKeesport was preparing to celebrate it’s 165th anniversary. To honor the city’s rich history, officials wanted to pay homage to those who settled here. A meltin...
South Allegheny hires new high school principal
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 10, 2024
Steve Sikon will replace Zachary Just when school starts later this month. Steve Sikon was hired as the new principal at South Allegheny High School during a special school board meeting Friday. The b...
Register of wills to leave office early
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By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
August 10, 2024
Westmoreland County’s Register of Wills Sherry Magretti Hamilton will leave office four months early. County officials on Thursday confirmed that Hamilton, the three-term Republican office holder who ...
This is why Kamala Harris is avoiding the press — and getting away with it
Politics
August 10, 2024
To the surprise of just about everyone, Kamala Harris has had a remarkably good two weeks (whether her selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz marks the end of that honeymoon or an extension of it remain...
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The bumpy road to the
August 10, 2024
To the Editor: Kamala “giggles” Harris is now the presumptive candidate to take on Donald Trump. Over her years in politics she has been a chameleon. Since I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and ...
Flights, county fair coincide with Westmoreland Airshow this year
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By By QUINCEY REESE Trib Total Media 
August 10, 2024
Zachary Stull spent Friday morning at the auto shop, preparing his car for a 15hour drive from Westmoreland County to Orlando, Fla. Stull, 43, of Bolivar, scheduled a trip to Disney with his wife and ...
Around The Valley
August 10, 2024
Single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 eastbound and westbound are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in Rostraver Township. PennDOT District 12 said restrictions will be in place on Exit 49 (Smithto...
Festival of Nations features flavors from around the world
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 9, 2024
The annual ethnic food celebration will take place Saturday at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish will welcome residents from across the region Saturday to enjoy authentic di...
PennDOT will repair Reed Avenue Bridge
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
August 9, 2024
The project, which is free of charge to the city, is expected to begin in 2025. PennDOT plans to repair the Reed Avenue Bridge, known locally as “the viaduct,” at no cost to the City of Monessen. Mone...
Leaders call for action on low river levels
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
August 9, 2024
Five federal lawmakers from Pennsylvania signed a joint letter urging the Army Corps of Engineers to address the situation. U.S. senators and congressional leaders from both sides of the political ais...
Annual Hellenic Scholarships awarded
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August 9, 2024
At its annual scholarship picnic, the Monessen Chapter of the American Hellenic Education Progressive Association (AHEPA) No. 116 awarded scholarships to Belle Vernon Area High School graduates Melina...
Mon Valley Quilt Club donates its creations to worthy causes
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 9, 2024
New members are welcome to join the club, which meets on the first Wednesday of each month. The Mon Valley Quilt Club has been helping charitable causes in the area since the 1980s. Club members have ...
Donora hires firm for municipal building project
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
August 9, 2024
Architect Ken Kulak was chosen to oversee cleaning and rehab work. Donora has talked about making improvements to its municipal building — from the inside out — for some time. This week, council took ...
Port Vue pleased with new hybrid police cruiser
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
August 9, 2024
Mayor Brien Hranics said it uses half as much gas as the rest of the fleet. A new hybrid electric police car is saving tax dollars in Port Vue. At Wednesday’s council meeting, Mayor Brien Hranics repo...
Politics
August 9, 2024
CHARLEROI BOROUGH COUNCIL is considering increasing fines for habitual false fire alarms, and we think it’s a good idea. The borough’s current ordinance, which hasn’t been updated since 1999, states “...