Elizabeth church will offer summer lunches for students
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 31, 2024
By Sarah Pellis spellis@yourmvi.com Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth will host a summer lunch program from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 10 and continuin...
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By By JULIA MARUCA Trib Total Media 
May 31, 2024
A roundtable discussion was held on the problems facing the profession. Independent pharmacists such as Robert Maher feel trapped, state lawmakers learned Thursday. A pharmacist knows the people in th...
Around The Valley
May 30, 2024
With many courses available, there is an abundance of opportunities for personal and professional growth. For the MVI The summer Westmoreland County Community College continuing education schedule fea...
Controlling Congress counts, too
Politics
May 30, 2024
Happy Valley, Oregon, population 23,733, played a small but significant role in American politics last week. That’s the hometown of Janelle Bynum, a state legislator who won the Democratic nomination ...
Pay no attention to the crazy-talking orange man
Politics
May 30, 2024
Iremember when a politician who expressed an easily debunked, crackpot conspiracy theory would be through in public life. Indeed, it took a whole lot less than that. Just 20 years ago, Democratic pres...
Politics
May 30, 2024
THOSE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES are often cautioned about the casual tossing of stones. Last week, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Braddock, decided to pick up some rocks and juggle. “In the past, I’ve des...
Aquatorium service honors fallen veterans
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2024
Flowers were tossed into the Monongahela River in memory of those who died serving their country. A Monongahela organization conducted its 113th memorial service Wednesday evening to honor veterans wh...
Actions taken to avoid cyberattack
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FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 30, 2024
The township will purchase a new laptop, along with firewall protection. Fallowfield Township supervisors have unanimously agreed to make an investment to the township’s digital security. Bruce Smith,...
Why state challenge to mail ballot dating rule could succeed
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By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
May 30, 2024
Some of the high court’s justices appear open to the argument that the rule violates the state constitution’s free and equal elections clause. Voting rights groups are trying again to invalidate Penns...
Boyhood fun (and mischief) at a Monessen funeral home
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IT’S ETCHED IN STONE
May 30, 2024
There were several spots around Monessen that played important roles in the colorful history of that infamous group of boys known as the First Street Ramblers. Most of those memorable boyhood meccas h...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 30, 2024
A Charleroi man has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison. Rashawn Ford, 28, was convicted for possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture containing heroin and...
Rallies and debates used to define campaigns. Now they’re about juries and trials
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By By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press 
May 29, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has been sitting for hours a day in a Manhattan courtroom, where his hush-money trial is nearing its end. On Monday, a trial is set to begin...
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Glassport
May 29, 2024
• Theresa Shawn Manning, 48, of California, was charged with resisting arrest, false identification to law enforcement, false reports, disorderly conduct and evading arrest stemming from an alleged in...
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May 29, 2024
THE PANDEMIC CHANGED the way many people worked. Specifically, it changed where they could do that work. There was a reason. If people were working from home, they weren’t spreading the virus. Working...
Groundbreaking held for basketball/pickleball courts
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2024
Commissioners are expanding recreation opportunities for township residents of all ages. Elizabeth Township Commissioners broke ground Tuesday on another site for recreational activities. At Highland ...
June 7 fundraiser set for Karli Short foundation
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2024
The organization provides help for Penn State students who have experienced gun violence. McKeesport native and former NFL linebacker Brandon Short will host a fundraiser June 7 at the Omni William Pe...
NBV eyes limits on owning farm animals
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 29, 2024
The potential ordinance stems from complaints about chickens and roosters in the borough. North Belle Vernon will soon regulate how many — and what types — of farm animals are permitted in the borough...
Elizabeth fixing up downtown area
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2024
Three abandoned buildings were recently torn down as part of the effort. The appearance of Elizabeth’s downtown area was the focus of Tuesday’s council meeting. Refurbishing efforts have been ongoing ...