Politics
July 2, 2024
To the Editor: Trump is like an aging comedian whose jokes were once funny and now have gone stale. “Build the wall! Mexico will pay for it!” Alas, he didn’t build it and they didn’t pay. “Lock her up...
ON TOP OF THE PLAYGROUND
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July 2, 2024
Everett Jackson, 6, of Jefferson Hills sits on a platform after climbing to the top of a rope ladder at the Cedar Creek Park playground Monday afternoon. Jackson visited the park with his mother, Hann...
Former Washington County Courts employee files complaint
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
July 2, 2024
Elizabeth Sullivan claims she was dismissed for pointing out errors by Judge John DiSalle. KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI A former Washington County Courts employee has filed a complaint alleging a county...
Help sought with hazardous Elizabeth Twp. intersection
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
Commissioners are exploring potential safety upgrades following a fatal June 1 motorcycle crash. Angela Tomanio of Monroeville appealed to Elizabeth Township commissioners Monday for better signage in...
Teen sentenced to up to 25 years in shooting death of classmate
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July 1, 2024
Amari Altomore’s mother read a statement in court to Terry Newton. By RENATTA SIGNORINI Trib Total Media A month ago, Bethany Altomore accepted her son’s high school diploma. His cap and gown were dra...
McKeesport accused of failing to respond to Right to Know requests
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
The city’s solicitor says many of the requests were in an email spam folder. McKeesport failed to respond to multiple Right to Know requests, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, whic...
Calif. glass artist hopes to inspire McKeesport youths
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By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
Jamie Guerrero is offering instruction in the art of glass blowing. An award-winning artist and glass craftsman is setting up shop in McKeesport to share his talents with the local community. Los Ange...
Voters sue over disqualified ballots
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 1, 2024
A county policy adopted in April no longer gives voters an opportunity to fix their mistakes. Seven Washington County voters sued the county on Monday over the board of elections’ new policy to concea...
Around The Valley
By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER Trib Total Media 
July 1, 2024
A security guard is accused of killing one of two people shot at a hookah lounge and cigar bar in Penn Hills a month ago, Allegheny County Police said Monday. Chaz Jackson, 42, of Pittsburgh was charg...
Long-troubled Shuman Center reopening today
Around The Valley
By By PAULA REED WARD Trib Total Media 
July 1, 2024
Three years after the troubled Shuman Juvenile Detention Center was shut down and its license revoked, the facility will reopen today on the same site in Pittsburgh but under new management, giving Al...
An unsurprisingly uninspiring debate
Politics
July 1, 2024
“Idid not have sex with a porn star.” Donald Trump’s statement in response to an arguably ad hominem attack from Joe Biden during their June 27 debate must have given more than a few of us flashbacks ...
Politics
July 1, 2024
HUNDREDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS from around the region traveled to Ringgold High School Saturday to attend the public funeral service for beloved Donora Fire Co. President Rhys Juwan Taylor. At the young...
Stop the Ukrainian meat grinder?
Politics
July 1, 2024
Nearly 11 months ago, in August 2023, the New York Times reported that U.S. officials had estimated that some 500,000 Russians and Ukrainians had been killed, wounded, or missing in the then 18-month ...
Hundreds attend funeral for Donora firefighter
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 30, 2024
HONORING FALLEN FIREFIGHTER RHYS JUWAN TAYLOR - 1999-2024 A scholarship in his name is being created through sales of a T-shirt fundraiser. Beloved Donora firefighter Rhys Taylor was honorably laid to...
Monessen honors hometown boxing champ Michael Moorer
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2024
The city honored one of its most famous sons on Saturday, recognizing former world heavyweight boxing champion Michael Moorer at a festival in his honor. Michael Moorer received keys to the city at a ...
Weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Magic City Saturday
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 30, 2024
Organizers of the inaugural event in downtown Charleroi said it was well attended. Magic City Saturday went off without a hitch in downtown Charleroi, despite rain trying to put a damper on the weeken...
Fayette County  Fair opens July 25
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2024
Several other fairs will also take place in Fayette County over the summer. Fair season is just around the corner in Fayette County. The Fayette County Fairis set for July 25 to Aug. 3 at the fairgrou...