Red Cross seeks more volunteers in rural areas
Around The Valley
February 22, 2025
In 2024, more than 3,400 volunteers supported the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. By the MVI The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is seeking dedicated volunteers in rural communi...
Hits & Misses
Politics
February 22, 2025
Congratulations and a big thumbs up for all of the volunteers and sponsors who helped make the inaugural Prom-fident event a success last night. The event, held at the First Presbyterian Church in Eli...
Latest News, Main
February 22, 2025
The registration reports took effect last month. For the MVI Pennsylvania businesses and nonprofit organizations have a new annual report filing requirement that became effective last month. According...
NATIONAL AVIARY VISITS CHARLEROI ELEMENTARY
Latest News, Main
February 21, 2025
Anais Haftman, National Aviary education program specialist, holds 8-year-old Pumpkin during a visit Thursday to Charleroi Elementary Center. Pumpkin was the first Eurasian eagle owl born at the Natio...
Kuzma presents $300K grant to SouthEast Regional EMS
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 21, 2025
The money will be used to purchase 12 new power stretchers. State Rep. Andrew Kuzma presented SouthEast Regional EMS with a grant for new equipment during the organization’s Thursday night board meeti...
Board rejects I.T. proposal
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WEST MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 21, 2025
Several directors were concerned about the cost, but the arrangement may be considered again. Resident John Collins addressed the West Mifflin Area school board with a concern about a proposal from Fo...
‘Prom-fident’ to provide dresses free of charge
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 21, 2025
The event is for girls who need gowns for an upcoming prom or eighth-grade formal dance. A “Prom-fident” event will be held this weekend for anyone who’s looking for a prom or eighth-grade formal dres...
South Allegheny displays career-ready curriculum
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
February 21, 2025
The middle/high school hosted members of the School Superintendents Association. South Allegheny demonstrated the advancements it has made to expand learning opportunities at the middle/high school as...
GARAGE FIRE IN ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP
Latest News, Main
February 21, 2025
Rostraver Central firefighters were called early Thursday morning to a fire at a garage on Mobert Drive. Three vehicles were heavily damaged, but no injuries were reported. Assisting were firefighters...
South Allegheny recognizes students for accomplishments
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
February 21, 2025
The board also hired several teachers. The South Allegheny school board recognized several students for their academic excellence and good citizenship. During Wednesday’s board meeting, the students i...
Politics
February 21, 2025
MANY VALLEY RESIDENTS can remember when traditional shopping malls were community anchors, vibrant hubs of retail, restaurants, service providers, and more. Once the third largest mall in the nation, ...
Reflecting reality accurately
Politics
February 21, 2025
It seemed like one of President Trump’s more innocuous proclamations, buried under a blizzard of devastating policy changes and mass firings: The Gulf of Mexico, he announced, would now be called the ...
Politics
The cause of America
February 21, 2025
To the Editor: So, we are all deplorables because we voted for Trump, who wants a secure border with less drugs, smaller government, a balanced budget, to be respected, and have peace in the world thr...
FEATHERED FRIENDS FLOCK TOGETHER
Latest News, Main
February 20, 2025
These geese are among the variety of animals, including cows, pigs, goats, ducks, and even alpacas, that make their home at Round Hill Park Exhibition Farm in Elizabeth Township. The park is open dail...
Route 136 bridge in Rostraver closed early for reconstruction
Latest News, Main
February 20, 2025
Ligonier Construction Company is preparing for a $5.28 million replacement project. For the MVI Safety concerns on a small bridge in Rostraver resulted in it being closed earlier than anticipated for ...
Ringgold denies request to open a charter school
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February 20, 2025
The board voted 7-1 to deny the application request by Dogwood Charter School. By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Ringgold School Board rejected a charter school’s request to open within the dist...
New refuse hauler to begin in Charleroi next month
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 20, 2025
Council decided to put the contract out to bid again, with Pro Waste LLC submitting the lowest rates. After a year of hiccups with garbage service, a new refuse hauler will start next month in Charler...
Former area mall to be demolished, redeveloped
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
February 20, 2025
Washington Mall in South Strabane Township will be demolished after more than a decade of being closed. By the MVI Another mall that many Mon Valley residents once shopped at is on track to be razed. ...
Glassport to host town hall to discuss future of sewage plant
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
February 20, 2025
The borough’s sewage system is in dire repair with collapsed and clogged lines. Like many Mid-Mon Valley communities, Glassport Borough is facing a potential financial crisis caused by an aging, decay...