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By By RYAN DETO Trib Total Media 
June 19, 2024
Severe conditions are expected to continue through Saturday. Beating the heat just got harder for Western Pennsylvanians, as the heat dome hovering over the region is now expected to stick around thro...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 19, 2024
Ten percent of food sales at the River House Cafe will be donated to Charleroi’s police department. A Back the Blue fundraiser will be held today for the Charleroi Regional Police. The event will take...
Actually, senator
Politics
June 19, 2024
For the first time in decades, I caught some of the Sunday morning political shows last weekend. Who knew there still were Sunday shows? Since the advent of cable news, you can get the same programmin...
Politics
June 19, 2024
AS A SOCIETY, WE BELIEVE that making something false and passing it off as something real is wrong. You can’t fake money. You can’t make bootleg recordings of movies or music. You can’t forge a check ...
Around The Valley
June 19, 2024
For the MVI Leaders of the Monessen Beyond Grad Program announced the launch of the Summer Educational Fun series for Monessen High School students. Parents, students and the public are invited to joi...
A vision for the Valley
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IT’S ETCHED IN STONE
June 19, 2024
Today is the first official day of summer and the Mid Mon Valley, should become an exciting hub of activity. Within many of these boroughs, there have been and shall continue to be, demolition project...
Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services Chow Chow donation
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
June 19, 2024
Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services recently presented its annual donation to Penn Highlands Mon Valley from the annual Chow Chow fundraiser. Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services agent Mary Jo ...
Philips Respironics moves could net more workers
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
June 19, 2024
By PATRICK VARINE and MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media Dutch health technology giant Philips Respironics’ planned phase-out of manufacturing operations in Westmoreland County may result in 300 job cuts at...
Strong storms knock out power
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 19, 2024
They caused at least one fire and left behind a trail of debris and fallen trees. Thousands across the Mon Valley were without power Tuesday following a wave of storms and heavy winds that caused dama...
McKeesport library hosts Juneteenth celebration
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June 19, 2024
Food, water games, Italian ice and face painting were part of Tuesday’s festivities. By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com The spirit of Juneteenth was on display Tuesday as the McKeesport Carnegie Library...
BVA budget vote slated for Monday
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June 19, 2024
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The Belle Vernon Area school board will vote Monday on its budget for the 2024-25 school year. The $44.3 million budget will keep taxes steady for Westmoreland Co...
MVI print edition not delivered today due to holiday
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June 18, 2024
Due to the Juneteenth federal holiday, there is no U.S. Postal Service mail delivery or collection today. Home delivery subscribers of the Mon Valley Independent’s print edition will get today’s editi...
MVCTC student advances to national competition
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 19, 2024
Liam Stewart is already the SkillsUSA Electrical Construction Wiring state champion. A recent Ringgold graduate made history, ending his high school career on a high note. Many high school graduates a...
Monessen OKs school budget with 2-mill tax hike
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 19, 2024
The increase will help fund the district’s new emotional support and special education positions. Monessen City School District residents will see a slight increase in property taxes next year. The sc...
Dress for Success brings mobile boutique to McKeesport library
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June 19, 2024
The nonprofit organization provides business and casual clothes for women and girls. By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com From shoes to jewelry, belts to purses, there was something for everyone at the Dr...
MVI launches new apps
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June 18, 2024
The Mon Valley Independent is entering an exciting new era in digital publishing with the unveiling of our new mobile apps. Our new 2-in-1 apps, powered by Tecnavia, will help you stay on top of local...
Politics
June 18, 2024
BEING POOR IN PENNSYLVANIA is not a crime. It might be enough to get you punished, though, according to a new lawsuit. The American Civil Liberties Union and private law firms filed a petition in Comm...
Democrats turn lawfare into a campaign ad
Politics
June 18, 2024
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has released a new ad that synopsizes the Democratic effort to use criminal charges and lawsuits against former President Donald Trump. “In the courtroom, we ...