Legendary 1974 McKeesport concert recreated
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
October 14, 2024
An Aerosmith tribute band marked the 50th anniversary of the show at Renziehausen Park. About a thousand people gathered Saturday on the lawn in front of the Renziehausen Park Bandshell to enjoy an ev...
Monessen High School inducts 2024 Wall of Fame class
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October 14, 2024
Monessen High School welcomed six new members to its Wall of Fame on Saturday. Media/entertainment honoree Melanie Monaghan Bradburn was with her daughters, Quinn and Brecklynn Bradburn and her husban...
PennWest president celebrates first 100 days leading university
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2024
Jon Anderson plans to provide a list of the university’s accomplishments each fall. Jon Anderson president of PennWest University, recently released an announcement celebrating his first 100 days over...
Politics
October 14, 2024
IS A PRIVATE FACEBOOK PAGE a public record? It’s a complicated question — so complicated that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is being asked to decide. The line between public and private isn’t as blac...
Extremist misinformation threatens lives
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October 14, 2024
“Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it.” — Jonathan Swift, 1710 I am old enough to remember predictions of the glorious promise of the internet, which optimists declared would usher in...
Belle Vernon Leopards host trick-or-treaters
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October 12, 2024
Friday was trick-or-treat night at James Weir Stadium as Belle Vernon Area hosted Laurel Highlands. From left are Peyton Kenny, Camden Kenny, Ryder Kenny, Zy’air Zampatti, Rylee Kenny, Rayden Kenny an...
Elizabeth Forward crowns homecoming king, queen
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October 12, 2024
Charlie Nigut and Mia Valerio are this year’s homecoming king and queen at Elizabeth Forward High School. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent
Corelle to start layoffs in December
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 12, 2024
They will continue until the plant’s projected shutdown date of Feb. 25. Christmas will not be nearly as merry for Corelle Brand employees who were notified Thursday of when layoffs will begin as Anch...
Feral cat complaints received
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 12, 2024
Township officials are going to review the current ordinance to find a solution for next month. Elizabeth Township commissioners addressed an issue with feral cats at this week’s meeting. Resident Fel...
Broadband access money is awarded to local communities
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 12, 2024
Grants were announced for Charleroi Area Public Library and Carnegie Library of Homestead. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority awarded money to local organizations to improve their facili...
Color Run fundraiser today at Central Elementary School
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October 12, 2024
The elementary school students raised money through sponsorships gathered ahead of today’s event. For the MVI Regardless of whether the sun is shining, today will be a super bright day in the Elizabet...
Castle Blood offers Halloween scares without the gore
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 12, 2024
The Monessen attraction focuses on tricks, treats and other holiday fun. It’s always spooky season at Castle Blood — and they always live up to the expectation of delivering tricks and treats. The Mon...
Pa. state system seeks $40.3M funding boost, eyeing 7th year of frozen tuition
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By By BILL SCHACKNER TribLive 
October 12, 2024
The freezes “are largely responsible” for the improved numbers on most campuses. The board governing Pennsylvania’s 10 stateowned universities is asking for a 6.5% increase, or $40.3 million more, in ...
Would the Republican party survive if Trump loses?
Politics
October 12, 2024
If Donald Trump loses the election, to hear him and his campaign tell it, the fate of the Republican Party should be the least of our concerns: his defeat would spell the end of the nation itself and ...
Ringgold’s football season in jeopardy
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 11, 2024
Players rallied outside an emergency school board meeting after tonight’s game with TJ was postponed. Ringgold has called off tonight’s football game while investigating unspecified allegations “that ...
Hurricane victims get help from Mon Valley
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 11, 2024
The Steel Plate’s Russell Johnson will cook for Tennessee residents affected by Helene. Russell Johnson is packing a van to drive to rural Tennessee to do what he does best — cook and spread love thro...
Council seat in Donora remains open
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
October 11, 2024
The process will go to common pleas court after council voted 4-2 against Gib Szakal, who was the only applicant. Donora Council will let the Washington County Court of Common Pleas decide who to appo...
Local woman had role in bringing Aerosmith to play in McKeesport
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 11, 2024
Donna Winkler was only 19 when she urged the mayor to host the mostly unknown rock group in 1974. Fifty years ago, a Port Vue resident made a couple phone calls that set up one of the largest concerts...
Women’s Club of Elizabeth celebrates 100 years
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 11, 2024
The club has contributed to the community in numerous ways since it was formed in 1924. The Women’s Club of Elizabeth held a 100th anniversary celebration dinner Oct. 4 at the Rock Run Inn for longtim...
McKeesport addresses need for special education staff
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 11, 2024
The district recently hired a director of special education, who is expected to start shortly. The McKeesport Area School District discussed the need for more special education faculty during Thursday...