Groundbreaking held at Boston Ballfield
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November 28, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Phase one of Elizabeth Township’s plan to revitalize the Great Allegheny Passage in Boston began Monday evening as township commissioners held a groundbreaking ceremon...
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November 28, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Mon Valley Academy for the Arts will host a holiday craft fair next weekend. From 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center in Brownsville, area resid...
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November 28, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com For the next couple weeks, shoppers have the opportunity to win prizes while making purchases at Monongahela businesses.   For the third consecutive year, the M...
All aboard! McKeesport Model Railroad Club set for open house
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 27, 2023
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI I   had a very enthusiastic guide for my tour of the McKeesport Model Railroad Club’s impressive display.   Twelve year-old Cash Aiello is a junior member of the club. The you...
Local areas to be affected by disruption in water service
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November 27, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Pennsylvania American Water announced a service disruption for customers Tuesday in parts of New Eagle, Monongahela and Carroll Township.   The project, weather...
Fire damages Donora building
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November 27, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A fire had already heavily damaged a structure in Donora early Sunday morning by the time crews arrived on scene — despite taking less than a minute to be dispatched...
Pleasant Hills Middle School students receive school board honors
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November 27, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Pleasant Hills Middle School students were recognized by the West Jefferson Hills School Board for several things, including the school’s successful Thanksgiving ...
Twinkle Bright Night in Donora
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November 25, 2023
Tessa Davis, 8, of Donora rides in a train car Friday during the borough’s Twinkle Bright Night celebration. See more photos on Page A2. To purchase this photo and more from our online gallery, go to ...
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November 25, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com At a special meeting Tuesday, the Elizabeth Forward School Board approved a resolution to allow Financial Manager Albert Ragan to explore the possibility of borrowing ...
Italian visits to Charleroi becoming tradition
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November 25, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A partnership has been built between students in Italy and the Charleroi Area School District. About a year ago, 40 students and a handful of their educators from th...
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November 25, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com When Brenda Sawyer saw a posting for the McKeesport Area School District police chief position, she viewed it as an opportunity to end her law enforcement caree...
Stuff the Truck toy drive gets huge response
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November 25, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A Stuff the Truck toy drive in Charleroi collected far more donations than organizers were expecting.   Last Saturday, a parade glided through the Magic City from th...
Christmas Cheer Club opens Monday
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November 24, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Independent’s Christmas Cheer Club kicks off once again Monday, continuing our tradition of fulfilling holiday wishes for Valley families in need. ...
Zombek light display ready for 2023 debut
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November 24, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com In what has become a yearly spectacle for residents from Elizabeth and surrounding areas, the Zombek Family Christmas Light Display is set to return Saturday to provid...
Region needs foster parents to provide safe, loving homes
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November 24, 2023
By PEG LUKETIC McKeesport Community Newsroom A U.S. Army veteran orphaned at 11 more than three decades ago, Matt Bradley knows how important it is for older children to come of age in an accepting, s...
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November 24, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts has opened an Elementary Music Academy, which is designed to provide a well-rounded music education experience for students. Clas...
Valley businesses set for Small Business Saturday
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November 24, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Shopping small is the perfect way to find something special to cross an item of off your holiday shopping list. Despite trying times as small business still recoup f...
South Allegheny unveils new Innovation Center
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November 22, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com When a few hundred people poured into South Allegheny Elementary to tour the recently completed Innovation Center Tuesday night, there was a lot to be thankful for. St...
Two area band  directors to be part of Macy’s parade
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 22, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com More than 400 musicians from all 50 states and Mexico — including two Mon Valley residents — will combine their experiences and talents to create one sound togeth...