West Mifflin council discusses employee social media policy
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2025
Council is expected to vote on the new policy at the next voting meeting. West Mifflin Borough Council is considering updating its employee social media policy. During Wednesday’s work session, boroug...
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March 13, 2025
White Oak police responded to the 1700 block of Fawcett Avenue for a report of numerous shots fired shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday. On a Facebook post, police stated multiple shots were fired into an...
CHARLEROI LIONS CUB OF THE MONTH
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March 13, 2025
The Charleroi Lions Club named Gage Patterson as its cub of the month for March. Gage is enrolled in environmental science, political science, art, academic English and tech and has been on the honor ...
Salvino’s legendary career ends
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March 12, 2025
BVA’s Zion Moore shakes hands with coach Joe Salvino after Tuesday’s loss to Sharon in the PIAA playoffs. It was the final game in a long career for Salvino, who recently announced his retirement. Jef...
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ brings ‘classic’ tale to West Mifflin
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
“People should come see the show just because it’s a big party on stage.” RILEY BURROW PRINCE DAUNTLESS Performances of the musical comedy will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with w...
Washington County official quits after arrest
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
Patrick Geho pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges in Ohio involving prostitution. Washington County’s director of public affairs agreed Monday to “vacate his position” following his arr...
NBV park needs repairs to playground surface
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 12, 2025
Council members talked about replacing the current surface to provide better protection for children. North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park is preparing for its first event of the season — and a few ...
Police detail events leading up to local shooting death
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March 12, 2025
Robert Chaplin is charged with killing Estela Vasquez in February. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Robert S. Chaplin was standing in the yard, flailing his arms and yelling, when police arrived at his R...
Police officer’s lawsuit alleges racial discrimination
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MCKEESPORT
March 12, 2025
Julian Thomas also claims retaliation in the legal action. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A Black McKeesport police officer is suing his employer and the city’s mayor over claims of racial discrimination...
Pa. Lottery wants to go big on scratch-offs
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March 12, 2025
Lottery officials are also hoping to eliminate the state’s profit margin requirement. By ABIGAIL HAKAS Next Generation Newsroom The Pennsylvania Lottery wants to bump up the number of games it sells w...
BVA still exploring class rank system changes
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
Superintendent Timothy Glasspool updated board members on upcoming facility renovations. The Belle Vernon Area school board had another discussion about replacing the current class rank system at Tues...
McKeesport police accused of excessive force in arrest
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
Callie Stinson Sr., 72, was hospitalized with broken ribs and head trauma. Community members and activists have accused McKeesport police of using excessive force after a video of officers arresting a...
New Eagle Council considers paving projects
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
Fifth Avenue appears to be a priority because paving that road has been delayed in the past. New Eagle is in the process of deciding which streets the borough will pave this year. During Tuesday’s mee...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2025
A driver was taken to a hospital after crashing into a White Oak home Monday afternoon. The accident took place at 332 Dome St. just after 4:30 p.m. It’s unclear what led to the crash, and White Oak c...
What’s going on with ActBlue?
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March 12, 2025
The Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue was created more than 20 years ago, in 2004, at a time when Democrats were up in arms over another Republican president, George W. Bush. “In the early 2000s...
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March 12, 2025
ON MONDAY, PENN STATE’S board of trustees sold the naming rights to its most prized piece of real estate for $50 million. The gridiron of grass inside Beaver Stadium is becoming West Shore Home Field....
CD of A Court Monessen
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March 12, 2025
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Monessen met Feb. 16 in the Epiphany Church Hall at Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Monessen. The members met before the 10:30 a.m. Mass and Regent Debbie Genem...
MCKEESPORT TIGER TOTS CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS WEEK
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March 12, 2025
Lacey Siess’ child care students in the McKeesport Tiger Tots preschool program made Dr. Seuss Week an unforgettable one. Tiger Tots had a blast celebrating with wacky dress-up days, creative crafts, ...
HUG FOR GOOD LUCK
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March 11, 2025
Monessen High School softball player Joey Hurst got a good luck hug from her cousin, Savannah Wilkerson, 2, of North Charleroi before Monday’s scrimmage at Charleroi Area High School. Jenn Codeluppi /...