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By By JULIA MARUCA Trib Total Media 
May 19, 2024
Damage to homes and trees was reported in Elrama and Elizabeth. Five tornadoes hit Western Pennsylvania and Ohio on Friday, meteorologists from the National Weather Service confirmed after sending tea...
Memorial service honors K-9 officer
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 18, 2024
Eli, who spent eight years with Elizabeth Township police, died unexpectedly this week. Police K-9 Officer Eli’s indelible impact on Elizabeth Township and surrounding communities was evident Friday n...
Three more tornadoes strike region
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 18, 2024
They were part of severe weather that blew through Southwestern Pennsylvania Friday evening. Three tornadoes touched down in the area Friday as heavy rain and severe storms tore through the region. A ...
Civic groups erect peace pole in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
May 18, 2024
A peace pole is a monument that displays the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in the language of the country where it has been placed. Members of the White Oak Rotary Club and the McKeesport Lions...
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May 18, 2024
Twenty educators selected by the students will also be recognized at the annual banquet. By the MVI The annual Elite 20 banquet hosted by the Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association will be h...
McKeesport College Club presents annual scholarships
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
May 18, 2024
Three seniors at McKeesport Area High School were each awarded $1,000 scholarships. The McKeesport College Club gathered Wednesday evening at the Youghiogheny Country Club for its annual scholarship b...
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
May 17, 2024
The South Allegheny School Board recognizes students each month for academic excellence. Six South Allegheny School District students were recognized for academic excellence at the regular school boar...
Biden’s problems go beyond inflation, Gaza and his age
Politics
May 17, 2024
Abatch of new polls from the New York Times, Siena College and the Philadelphia Inquirer has very bad news for President Biden: He’s losing. Among registered voters, he’s significantly behind in five ...
Honor veterans on Armed Forces Day
Politics
May 17, 2024
TODAY IS ARMED FORCES DAY — a day set aside to honor all branches of the military and their goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is celebrated the third Saturday each May. Secretary of Defense Lo...
Politics
May 17, 2024
To the Editor: I find the article entitled, “Kuzma pays $3K over ethics complaint” confusing at best and disingenuous in the least. As someone who recently ran as a candidate for commissioner, I can t...
Trump heads to Minnesota to campaign after attending his son’s high school graduation
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By By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press 
May 17, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will head to Minnesota on a day off from his hush money trial for a Republican fundraiser Friday night in a traditionally Democratic state that he ...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 17, 2024
Tara Posey of Belle Vernon died in the wreck and her husband, Michael, remains hospitalized. A Belle Vernon woman was killed and her husband severely injured, in a motorcycle accident Wednesday in Sou...
‘Our hearts are heavy:’ Elizabeth Twp. K-9 Officer Eli dies after demonstration
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2024
A memorial service for beloved K-9 Officer Eli will be held Friday at the Boston Spectrum. The Elizabeth Township Police Department and community members are mourning the sudden death of K-9 Officer E...
Young ballerina wins international competition
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 17, 2024
Jocelyn Cramer of Rostraver Township began learning studio dancing at age 3. A Rostraver Township teen can add world champion to her impressive list of accomplishments as a ballet dancer. Jocelyn Cram...
Update provided on Lower Mon project
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 17, 2024
The Elizabeth dam will be demolished in July as part of work that will likely continue through 2027. The completion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lower Monongahela River Project appears to fina...
Litter concerns raised in Forward Township
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 17, 2024
A resident suggested putting up signs to warn of fines and other penalties. Roadways in Forward Township have become more and more cluttered with trash. During a recent meeting, resident Janet Tauber ...
There are no winners in Israel and Gaza
Politics
May 16, 2024
Am I the only person in America who finds it impossible to support either side in the appalling slaughter in Gaza? Not that my personal opinion counts for anything. Does anybody’s? I see people marchi...
The complacency trap
Politics
May 16, 2024
On Election Day 2016, staffers at Hillary Clinton’s Brooklyn headquarters were popping champagne corks and celebrating what they assumed would be her victory over Donald Trump. The next day, after her...
Around The Valley
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2024
A Monessen man who was accused of getting into a shootout in Charleroi last year has been charged with criminal attempted homicide and additional felony counts in connection with a gunfight at a Sept....