Politics
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 ...
Mail-in ballot date errors void votes, spur lawsuit
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May 29, 2024
Voters rights organizations have sued the secretary of state and elections boards in Allegheny and Philadelphia counties. By MEGAN TROTTER and PAULA REED WARD Trib Total Media Pittsburgh resident Otis...
Around The Valley
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 28, 2024
A McKeesport resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal gun laws. The one-count indictment named Jared Abraham Ogrosky, 26, as the sole defendant...
‘Whatever they can get him for is fine with me’
Politics
May 28, 2024
The trial of former President Donald Trump is heading toward a conclusion. For those who at the beginning thought the case was weak and politically motivated, the presentation of the prosecution’s evi...
Politics
May 28, 2024
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump engaged in “a conspiracy and a cover-up,” a prosecutor told jurors during closing argumen...
Politics
May 28, 2024
MON VALLEY TOWNS have proven repeatedly that they have a special touch when it comes to honoring veterans. Despite the rainy forecast, that was on display again over Memorial Day weekend with services...
Valley honors fallen patriots
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May 28, 2024
Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent Members of the Mon Valley Leathernecks are shown during Memorial Day services Monday at the Monongahela Cemetery hosted by the Monongahela Veterans Counci...
Donora marks Memorial Day with solemn ceremonies
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By CLOE LOOSZ For the MVI 
May 28, 2024
The services were held at the borough’s war memorials and cemeteries. Memorial Day services were held Sunday in Donora to commemorate the borough’s fallen heroes. The services began at noon at the Sou...
Another Shoulder to host end-of-school celebration
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 28, 2024
Larry Bridges, founder of the McKeesport nonprofit organization wanted to have a “safe space” for kids to celebrate. McKeesport nonprofit Another Shoulder will provide a safe space for students at its...
California Area announces top 2024 graduates
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May 28, 2024
California Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony for 69 graduates at 7 p.m. Thursday. For the MVI California Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony 7 p.m. Thursday at Troj...
TJ wins best musical at Gene Kelly awards
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By By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter 
May 28, 2024
Elizabeth Forward High School won for best scenic design for “Big Fish.” tbrown@yourmvi.com A tale as old as time, Mon Valley musical theater was once again well represented at the 33rd Annual Pittsbu...
White Oak updates old zoning ordinance
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 28, 2024
Council voted on several updates related to the release of police documents. White Oak council held a public hearing before its regular meeting May 20 to discuss proposed amendments to the White Oak Z...
Pa. bill would force state gov’t to pay local stormwater fees
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By By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College 
May 28, 2024
Some local municipalities use stormwater fees to fund necessary infrastructure, but the state refuses to pay its fair share. A bill advanced in Harrisburg would change that. HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvani...