Cats up for adoption at Summer On Main event
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June 12, 2026
Eli Martin, 8, of North Charleroi, Caleb Heide, 5, of North Charleroi and Ruth Heide, 14, of Belle Vernon stopped by the Mon Valley Alliance building Thursday evening to see the adoptable cats from Ca...
Monessen prepares for major sewage project
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 12, 2026
The project will be awarded next month, and work is expected to start soon afterward. Monessen council members learned more at Thursday’s work session about an upcoming sewage separation project that ...
Officials want Mon View Heights sale to be completed
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WEST MIFFLIN
June 12, 2026
The prospective new owners plan to meet with residents June 24. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI West Mifflin council members are eager for a new owner take over the Mon View Heights housing complex, bu...
Thousands lose power due to wind, storms
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 12, 2026
An accident also knocked out electricity for more than 2,700 customers around Elizabeth Township. Powerful thunderstorms that swept through Western Pennsylvania on Thursday left thousands without elec...
Valley man pleads guilty in food plant trespass case
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
June 12, 2026
Michael Todora entered 1440 Foods in December and asked employees how much they earn. By TIM MADDOCKS For the MVI A Speers man was fined $300 for trespassing Thursday in a plea deal that included the ...
State to report school vaccination rates
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June 12, 2026
The Department of Health sent out a letter Wednesday to school leaders and nurses. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive The Pennsylvania Department of Health will soon disclose online vaccination rates at publi...
Paving project starting today in North Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 12, 2026
The selected streets are the only ones in the borough scheduled to be paved this year. Work begins today on a $250,000 North Charleroi paving project that will improve several streets and include cons...
Blunting America’s competitive edge
Opinion, Politics
June 12, 2026
Donald Trump has long exploited nativist resentment of undocumented migrants. Slogans like “Build the Wall” and “Send Them Back” helped him win two elections and remain among his most popular position...
EF Class Of 1971 Planning  55-Year Reunion
Around The Valley, Features
June 12, 2026
Elizabeth Forward High School Class of 1971 is planning its 55-year reunion for Oct. 16 with the theme “Finding Joy in the Journey.” The planning committee met May 13 and will meet again at noon June ...
Assault, terroristic threats charges filed in California Borough
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June 12, 2026
A Belle Vernon man is accused of possessing a gun stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday at Mechanic Street Park in California Borough. Kameron Lamar Donahue, 34, is charged with two counts of ag...
3 churches working together on community long-table event
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 12, 2026
It will be held June 28 on the lawns of Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran. Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak plans to co-sponsor a special event with Faith Lutheran Church...
Appliance Warehouse Grand Opening Saturday
Around The Valley
June 12, 2026
Appliance Warehouse will host a grand opening at its new location, 1428 Delberts Drive, Monongahela, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Come and meet the staff, enjoy food and a chance to win prizes as ...
POLICE LOG
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State police,
June 12, 2026
Monessen • Robert J. Floyd Jr., 58, of Monessen was charged with strangulation, DUI, simple assault and harassment stemming from an alleged domestic incident Thursday, court records state. A prelimina...
Elizabeth Forward Class of 2026 celebrates graduation
Latest News, Main
June 11, 2026
Elizabeth Forward High School hosted commencement Wednesday at Warrior Stadium for the Class of 2026. Graduates Mya Morgan, Claire Elizabeth Balint, Taelor Paige Kennedy and Edward Denney are shown si...
McKeesport Area OKs final budget with no tax increase
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 11, 2026
The school board also approved to begin the design phase of a proposed renovation project at the high school. During a contentious voting meeting Wednesday, the McKeesport Area School Board unanimousl...
Elizabeth Township to host 4-day America250 celebration
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 11, 2026
The celebration is set for June 25-28 throughout Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Township will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary celebration with a weekend full of events, and many involved in the f...
Rockin’ on the Mon Riverfest to heat up the aquatorium
Entertainment, Latest News, Main
June 11, 2026
Sponsored by the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency the third annual event is set for June 20. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The third annual Rockin’ on the Mon RiverFest returns to the Noble J. ...
Reschenthaler secures $200M for Southwest Pa.
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
June 11, 2026
Projects that will impact the Mon Valley got a slice of the federal Community Project Funding. By the MVI Several projects that will impact the Mon Valley will receive a share of $34.5 million in fede...
Former councilman returns to North Belle Vernon
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 11, 2026
Randy Foringer was appointed to North Belle Vernon Council to fill the seat vacated by John Gilmore. A familiar face returned to North Belle Vernon Borough Council after members unanimously appointed ...