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October 30, 2024
One person was killed in a head-on crash in Fallowfield Township Tuesday night. Washington County 911 confirmed officials and at least three medical helicopters were called to the scene near 615 Old 7...
Republican irrational exuberance?
Politics
October 30, 2024
You can feel it — Republican confidence in victory is growing. Many in the GOP, from elected officials to pundits on the social platform X, believe former President Donald Trump is headed to victory, ...
Politics
Trump destined to be president once again
October 30, 2024
To the Editor: Former President Obama has been making speeches across the country these last few weeks and has expressed the failings and dangerous plans of the MAGA candidate. Don’t boo, vote. He sai...
Politics
October 30, 2024
SOMETIMES PEOPLE WANT THINGS from the government that sound great but just aren’t cost effective. It would be fantastic if utilities came without a bill, for instance. Long hot showers without worryin...
Belle Vernon Rotary Caring Cards program
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October 30, 2024
The Belle Vernon Rotary Club coordinated a “Caring Cards” project, inviting local elementary and preschools to make cards for the recipients of the Diversified Human Services home-delivered meals prog...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 30, 2024
A McKeesport woman is charged with child abuse after allegedly knowing a child was being raped and failed to take action. Sara Sturgess, 33, was charged with intimidation, retaliation or obstruction i...
Around The Valley
October 30, 2024
A South Huntingdon man died early Monday morning following a two-vehicle collision along Route 981 in the township. Steven J. Fryman, 30, collided head-on with a tractor trailer around 4:40 a.m., said...
Latest News, Main
October 30, 2024
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A clumsy and time-consuming early voting option in the nation’s biggest presidential battleground state is creating frustration, leading to hours-long lines and prompting claims...
Elizabeth hosts Halloween parade
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October 29, 2024
Taking part in Elizabeth’s Halloween parade Monday evening, were, in front from left, Declan Mossa, 4, Dakota Mossa, 2 1/2, and Addison Mehalcik, 6. In back, from left, are Dominic Mossa, 7, Danica Mo...
Police chief alerts public of multiple attempted break-ins
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2024
Dave Yuhasz said the suspects are targeting unlocked homes. Monessen police are urging residents to make sure their homes and property are secure after receiving multiple reports of break-ins this mon...
Deadline arrives to apply for mail-in ballots
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2024
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt provided an election update to the media Monday. With just a week to go until the Nov. 5 general election, Pennsylvania election officials have updated the sta...
Aquatorium agreement tabled again
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2024
Monongahela council wants to revise language in the contract to move the facility before approving it. Monongahela council tabled an agreement between the city and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ...
Nobody hurt in fire at Charleroi house
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2024
The blaze was brought under control quickly, but the family has still been displaced. No one was injured in a structure fire Monday morning in Charleroi. Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said crews were c...
Monessen Lion of the Year honored
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October 29, 2024
Monessen Lions Club recently recognized Lion Debbie Bachinski as Lion of the Year. The award was presented during the club’s 76th Charter Night. This award is presented to a member who has displayed o...
Pa. American Water completes discharge project in Dravosburg
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2024
The $6 million project affects 43 Luscombe Lane residences. Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams are becoming safer and more beautiful. While the decrease in heavy manufacturing has helped, so have signi...
Kamala’s inane talking points
Politics
October 29, 2024
As Vice President Kamala Harris slips in the polls, the Democratic National Committee/Harris campaign/ mainstream media fusion talking points become even more absurd. Claiming that JD Vance and Donald...
Superhabits of highly effective people
Politics
October 29, 2024
Are Americans angrier or lonelier than they used to be? As I watched the Democratic convention this summer, I thought that loneliness and anger might decide the presidential election. Donald Trump is ...
Today is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot
Politics
October 29, 2024
IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO AVOID waiting in line at the polls on Election Day, today is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. As of 8 a.m. Friday, more than 1,985,329 P...
Around The Valley
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2024
Terry Planton submitted projects for both the Charleroi Area and Washington school districts. A local grant writer doesn’t agree with recent distributions made to school districts in the Mon Valley. L...
Around The Valley
October 29, 2024
A Smithton woman is charged with assault and other charges after state police conducted a traffic stop Saturday. Laporsha Renee Harris, 43, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two count...