Play 18th century family games at the Greenock Log House
Around The Valley, News
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...
Politics
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 ...
Saints Joachim & Anne Parish preparing for annual festival
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By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2024
The Aug. 1-3 celebration will be the first for the Rev. Tom Burke. Saints Joachim and Anne Parish is preparing for its annual summer community festival. The decades-long tradition will have three days...
Bendel family to host annual softball event for memorial fund
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2024
Games will take place Sunday in Elizabeth from 8:30 a.m. until dark. The Bendel family will host the 18th annual Jacob William Bendel Memorial Softball Tournament on Sunday to remember Jacob Bendel an...
Job fair planned as Amazon seeks warehouse workers
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July 23, 2024
By JOE NAPSHA Trib Total Media Amazon is ramping up hiring at its New Stanton warehouse this month and is planning to place 600 employees at the site by the end of the year. The e-commerce giant began...
God, religion and you
Politics
July 23, 2024
“God is among us. And that is enough.” God-talk at a political convention can be a turnoff. And maybe especially coming from a former Fox News host (Tucker Carlson). And religious rhetoric was flowing...
Politics
July 23, 2024
ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, President Joe Biden posted to social media a letter that was both surprising and anticipated. He bowed out of the presidential election. It was surprising because it is really unh...
FIRE AT ABANDONED CHURCH IN BROWNSVILLE
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July 22, 2024
A fire ravaged the former First Baptist Church on Market Street in Brownsville Sunday. Fayette County dispatchers say emergency crews were called to the scene at around 3:35 p.m., according to WPXI. N...
Veterans celebrated at Warriors Rock concert
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
July 22, 2024
The annual tribute show honors the military and first responders. Hundreds gathered Sunday evening at the Monongahela Aquatorium Warriors Rock concert to honor Mon Valley- area veterans with live musi...
Rep. Gergely’s happy hour bill signed into law
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 22, 2024
It allows bars and restaurants to designate 24 happy hours each week and reapply for outdoor seating permits. Pennsylvanians will soon enjoy more happy hours and outdoor dining after Gov. Josh Shapiro...
Biden drops out of presidential race
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July 22, 2024
He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, but the nomination will be decided at the convention in August. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sund...