George E. “B.J.” Johnson III, 46, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Monongahela and Charleroi, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. George was born in Monongahela on June 9, 1977, the s...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com One sign of the holiday season has long been the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign and bell ringers outside many grocery stores and retail outlets, but many pe...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Elizabeth police Chief William Sombo is upset that his department will be shut down after he all the work he did to rebuild its reputation. Council members voted Tuesd...

About 20 students from California Area High School participated Wednesday in PennWest California’s second annual Shadow Day. They met university professors, students and staff members, attended classe...

By Michael Richter   mrichter@yourmvi.com A Webster family lost all of their belongings when a fire ravaged their home early morning Thursday.    The Monessen Sunoco on Eastgate Avenue, where the fath...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Stylists from neighboring salons have come together to give fresh new looks — and kicks — to students at Monessen Elementary Center. A space inside the Full Potentia...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Rates will not increase for Authority of the Borough of Charleroi customers in 2024. ABC’s board recently passed 2024 water and sewer budgets without rate increases ...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com After a successful toy drive last year, Hoods Up Quick Lube will partner with Koteles Racing and the Christmas for Kids Organization to hold the second Stuff a Race Ca...

By Staff and Wire reports Elizabeth Borough council voted this week to move ahead with a proposal to disband its police department. The borough currently has one full-time police officer — Chief Willi...

By Paula Reed Ward Trib Total Media A dispute between Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh and Coroner Timothy Warco over a fatal police shooting in the spring led to a raid on the coroner’...

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Monessen property owners will not experience a tax hike next year as city council approved the first reading and advertising of the 2024 budget at Wednesday’s s...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi Area students will take the stage to share their talent during the annual spring talent show 7 p.m. Saturday at the Charleroi Area High School Auditorium. ...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Township is excited to spread some holiday cheer to the community when it holds its Light the Night Celebration on Friday. The event will begin with a holida...

Snowflakes fell Tuesday afternoon in front of Angelo’s II in Monongahela. Bands of snow moved through the Mon Valley, providing an early taste of winter, but warmer weather is expected to return later...

By Jeff Nelson West Jefferson Hills SD Public Relations Coordinator “She changed my whole trajectory about learning; she instilled confidence in me. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her.” How ma...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Rostraver Township will celebrate the holiday season with a visit from Santa during its Christmas celebration at 6 p.m. Sunday at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex.  ...

By TAYLOR BROWN   tbrown@yourmvi.com The Monessen community has come together once again to create a joyful, hope-filled holiday season for area youths.   A Thrill of Hope, a free holiday festival, wi...

By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Next week, Renziehausen Park’s Jacob Woll Pavilion will be converted into a village of Christmas trees, which is a longstanding holiday tradition in McKeesport....

Brothers Cameron Hasbrouck, 3, and Nolan Hasbrouck, 6, read the children’s classic Christmas story “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at California Area Public Library Monday afternoon. They are the son...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com North Charleroi residents will not see an increase on their tax bills next year. Last week, council unanimously approved a preliminary spending plan for 2024 that ho...