Six Gun Sally, Artimus Pyle return to heat up aquatorium
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ROCKIN’ ON THE MON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
July 25, 2024
Bo Bice of American Idol will open on the main stage for Saturday’s concert in Monongahela. The Monongahela Aquatorium’s Rockin’ on the Mon concert this weekend features local favorite classic and Sou...
Around The Valley
July 25, 2024
By PATRICK VARINE Trib Total Media A federal drug investigation has led to charges for four men who police said were in possession of 106 kilograms of cocaine. That amount, 106 kilograms, is equivalen...
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Trump’s ‘lies’
July 25, 2024
To the Editor: It seems that Mr. Biden finally read the tea leaves and saw that his failing health and poor record as POTUS was causing the big money donors to back away from supporting the Democratic...
The prosecutor vs. the felon
Politics
July 25, 2024
Isee that Democrats are going with the image of Kamala Harris as a tough prosecutor. Hey, wait! Maybe now they’ll finally have an opportunity to mention that Donald Trump is a CONVICTED FELON. Did you...
Politics
By By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press 
July 25, 2024
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Plans to hold a nonbinding referendum on Puerto Rico’s political status came under scrutiny Wednesday for its multimillion-dollar cost as election officials announced the ...
PERFECT SUMMER DAY
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July 24, 2024
Allana Hough and Angelo Menozzi, both 16 of North Belle Vernon, enjoyed Tuesday’s mild weather at Community Bank Park. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website ...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 24, 2024
The event will be held Thursday at the River House Cafe, which will donate 10% of its profits from food sales that day. Charleroi’s annual Stuff the Bus event will look a bit different this year. The ...
Residents sought to help monitor pollution
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2024
Protect PT will provide air monitors to anyone living near the Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill or the Monessen coke plant. An environmental nonprofit is seeking residents who live near the Monessen cok...
Local groups discuss green future for McKeesport
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
July 24, 2024
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Urbankind Institute and the Audubon Society are joining city officials in the effort. The vision of a greener McKeesport took a step forward Monday evening in the bas...
Third annual Mon Valley Night Out set for Aug. 6
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2024
Valley residents can meet police officers, firefighters and EMTs from throughout the area. Rostraver Township police will host the third annual Mon Valley Night Out Aug. 6 at the DiVirgilio Recreation...
Elizabeth may seek grant for riverscape upgrades
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2024
Council discussed several options for the area at Tuesday’s meeting. Elizabeth Borough Manager Scott Craighead discussed with council members Tuesday the possibility of using a boating infrastructure ...
Play 18th century family games at the Greenock Log House
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July 24, 2024
The historical house will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. By the MVI Families can step back in time to experience fun and games during the 18th century at the Greenock Log House noon to 5 p.m. S...
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Progress in
July 24, 2024
To the Editor: Let’s have a “reality check.” Who is responsible for the discord we see in politics in particular and discord in the country in general? We are in an “Era of Disunity” because Donald Tr...
Biden gone, Dems rally around worst possible candidate
Politics
July 24, 2024
It wasn’t really a surprise that President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will no longer be a candidate for a second term. After all, Biden was under crushing pressure from some of the most powerf...
Politics
July 24, 2024
PAYING FOR HEALTH CARE in America is a complicated business. In recent years, the government has taken valuable steps to reduce the harm that unexpected medical bills and unscrupulous debt collectors ...
Around The Valley
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2024
A couple was arrested Monday in Washington County after authorities closed an alleged large-scale manufacturing lab in their home to produce DMT, a hallucinogenic, Psilocybin mushrooms and THC product...
Davis promotes afterschool programs in McKeesport visit
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2024
The lieutenant governor returned to the LaRosa Youth Club, where he spent much of his childhood. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis returned to McKeesport Monday to tout the state budget’s $11.5 million investment...
Valley voters react to Biden’s decision to end reelection bid
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 23, 2024
Their views on Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy vary by party. On the heels of President Joe Biden announcing his exit from the presidential election Sunday, local voters on both sides of the p...
RWNES involved with Yellow Dot Program
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 23, 2024
A dot on the rear window of a vehicle alerts first responders about vital health information. Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services has partnered with the Highway Safety Network to offer a program ...