Vance considers majority of U.S. families abnormal
Politics
July 29, 2024
As J.D. Vance’s misogynistic comments about Kamala Harris and many other accomplished women — “childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives” — have recently resurfaced, they’ve once again...
Politics
July 29, 2024
FORMER PRESIDENT Donald Trump will return to Pennsylvania. On Friday, it was announced the Republican presidential nominee would campaign Wednesday at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg. It is anothe...
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 29, 2024
It will take place after school, providing fun and extra instruction for the district’s K-6 students. A new afterschool program for K-6 students in the California Area School District will kick off th...
WWII veteran finally receives Purple Heart
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 27, 2024
It was awarded posthumously Friday to the family of the local World War II combat veteran. It was a moment decades in the making. On Friday, as the sun shined and a hawk soared nearby, tears gently fi...
Elizabeth celebrates Riverfest
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 27, 2024
The annual festival will continue today with music and a firefighters parade. Fun for the whole family is taking place in downtown Elizabeth this weekend. The annual Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest, whi...
McKeesport author publishes inspirational book for children
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July 27, 2024
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Brooke Auckerman, a friendly 20-year-old with a winning smile and a positive outlook on life, is now a published author. Auckerman’s new children’s book, “Be Kind Loretta Owl”...
Pagano honored for dedication to helping addicts
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
July 27, 2024
The Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition and Mental Health America presented him with awards. Carroll Township resident Joey Pagano, a social worker and advocate for those suffering from addiction, rec...
Around The Valley
By By JUSTIN VELLUCCI Trib Total Media 
July 27, 2024
After drinking tequila and smoking marijuana, an out-of-control Washington County man tore through a Mon Valley duplex Thursday night, killing one man, attempting to stab another and forcing a woman i...
McKeesport author publishes inspirational book for children
Around The Valley
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
July 27, 2024
Brooke Auckerman used her own school experiences to create “Be Kind Loretta Owl.” Brooke Auckerman, a friendly 20-year-old with a winning smile and a positive outlook on life, is now a published autho...
FUN WITH PLAY-DOH AT MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY
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July 26, 2024
Amy Imbrogno, 2, of Monessen (left) and Lyla Hill, 3, of New Eagle participated in a Play-Doh activity Wednesday at Monongahela Area Library. The Summer Reading Extravaganza, hosted by the Washington ...
Channel opening to be expedited
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 26, 2024
It’s now expected to be open to river traffic in September rather than December. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has decided to expedite the opening of a 100-foot-wide navigation ...
MarBill’s grand reopening continues through Saturday
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July 26, 2024
By SARAH PELLIS The business recently moved to Broad Avenue in Belle Vernon, near where it was founded 60 years ago. spellis@yourmvi.com MarBill Diamonds and Jewelry is celebrating its grand reopening...
Some residents oppose new modular homes
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 26, 2024
They brought a petition to Thursday’s meeting and were told to contact WCA. Several residents of Motheral Avenue voiced concerns during Thursday’s Monessen council meeting about the building of modula...
Principal at BVA High School resigns
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 26, 2024
The district is hoping to fill the position before school starts in August. Michael Sable resigned Tuesday as principal at Belle Vernon Area High School, and the district is searching for a replacemen...
Man accused of hitting woman, killing dog
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 26, 2024
A Port Vue man is in jail after allegedly killing his neighbor’s dog and injuring her after she asked him to turn down his music. John Lee Mack Jr., 27, is charged with two counts of aggravated assaul...
The hammering has stopped
Politics
July 26, 2024
Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? If not, can she at least help Democrats capture the House of Representatives and establish guardrails around a second Trump term? Those are unanswerable questions ...