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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 22, 2023
By JUSTIN VELLUCCI Trib Total Media A lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court claims Allegheny County Jail officials didn’t provide a wheezing inmate who had chronic asthma with his inhaler for up to...
Ringgold homecoming royalty
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 22, 2023
Ringgold High School will host homecoming festivities tonight at Joe Montana Stadium, where the new king and queen will be crowned. In the front row, from left, are queen candidates Addison Carson, Ma...
Washington Township homes damaged by mine subsidence
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By Stacy Wolford 
September 21, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Early Saturday morning, many families on Hollywood and Mutich streets in Washington Township, Fayette County, were awakened by loud crashing sounds and came to find ou...
BVA among area districts receiving email swatting threats
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By Stacy Wolford 
September 21, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com More local schools received threats as a hoax continues to disrupt education around the state. Several districts were the target of swatting emails this week, with B...
Former Ringgold teacher questions contents of district library books
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By Stacy Wolford 
September 21, 2023
By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com A concerned resident’s inquiry reignited a conversation about the contents of the district’s libraries at Wednesday’s Ringgold School Board meeting. Joe Ravasio...
Expert finds high levels of lead in Coal Center
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 20, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com In the wake of nationwide lead cable line discoveries that found high counts of lead in Coal Center, a New York University professor brought a university student to th...
Elrama smokestack comes down
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 20, 2023
The smokestack at the former Elrama power station was imploded Tuesday morning by B&B wrecking. Roads in the area were closed beginning at 10:45 a.m. and reopened before noon. The main building of the...
Grants allow Glassport to upgrade police department
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 20, 2023
By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Glassport’s police department will receive some improvements, including a new vehicle, updated computers and IT improvements.   At Tuesday night’s meeting, Glas...
BVA school board approves hiring of two teachers
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 20, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Two Belle Vernon Area graduates were unanimously approved to return to the district as teachers during Tuesday night’s school board work session. Stephanie Baker-Espej...
South Allegheny unveils Career Resource Center
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 19, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com South Allegheny High School unveiled its brand new Career Resource Center Monday morning with the help of a furry friend that attracted students and staff alike. The c...
Book bans discussed at Ringgold forum
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 19, 2023
By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com A town hall held for five Ringgold school board candidates Monday night focused heavily on banning books, an issue that has been continually raised by a local c...
Frisbee friends in Monessen
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 19, 2023
Brayden Diehl, 14, waits to catch a Frisbee thrown by Nathan Speicher, 13, both of Monessen, Monday afternoon at City Park. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our web...
Charleroi budget workshop is delayed again
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 19, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A rescheduled workshop to talk finance has again been postponed in Charleroi.   Council originally intended to invite the public to an open discussion among council ...
N. Charleroi hires firm for building permits and inspections
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 19, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com With code enforcement in full swing in North Charleroi — and visible improvements being made — council decided Monday to help further compliance efforts.   Middle De...
Trail celebration features party and Yough-N-Roll bike ride
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 18, 2023
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Mon Yough Trail Council hosted its 29th annual Yough-N-Roll Ride biking event Saturday morning, followed by its Party on the Trail, offering music, food and children’s a...