Light-Up Night in Charleroi to coincide with FD toy drive
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 10, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi will ring in the holiday season in partnership with one of the borough’s staple businesses and dedicated first responders to bring cheer to area youths.   ...
Powder puff tradition carries on at Charleroi
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By Stacy Wolford 
November 9, 2023
Charleroi Area HIgh School Seniors Kayleb Pinchok and Bella Carroto were having a ball getting ready for the powder puff football game at Charleroi’s Myron Pottios Stadium on Wednesday evening. Jenn C...
Municipal roundup: Election Day results from Valley communities
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By Stacy Wolford 
November 9, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com This year’s election cycle featured a large number of uncontested races throughout the Mon Valley, including a fair amount of races that didn’t even have enough c...
Charleroi OKs tentative budget with no tax increase
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By Stacy Wolford 
November 9, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi council agreed to advertise the 2024 preliminary budget Wednesday with little discussion or details about the spending plan. Councilman Larry Celaschi and ...
Washington County: GOP claims victory in commissioners’ race
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 8, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Washington County will continue to be led by a Republican-majority board of commissioners as newcomer Electra Janis becomes the youngest commissioner in county hi...
Walsh reelected as DA
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 8, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh secured a full term Tuesday night with a convincing win. “This is a landslide victory from the voters,” Walsh said...
Brice, Pavelko & Perrotta elected to Donora council
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 8, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com The makeup of Donora council is about to change significantly, as three newcomers were the top vote-getters in Tuesday’s election.   According to unofficial res...
Levdansky defeats Stoffer in Forward Township race
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November 8, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN   tbrown@yourmvi.com Dave Levdansky is officially back in office after securing a spot as Forward Township’s next supervisor.   Levdansky, a Democrat, beat Republican Jayme Stoffer, wi...
Charleroi running mates sweep four council seats
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 8, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN   tbrown@yourmvi.com Long before unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election began to report in Washington County, reform candidates in Charleroi celebrated a clean sweep after ...
Election Day races to watch across the region
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 7, 2023
Trib Total Media and MVI staff reports From the Washington and Westmoreland county commissioners to the Allegheny County executive and district attorney, numerous high-profile races will greet voters ...
Charleroi set to discuss 2024 budget
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 7, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi Council is expected to have its first public discussion about a proposed 2024 spending plan — which does not include a tax increase as it stands — during W...
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November 7, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Throughout the McKeesport area, a month-long scavenger hunt is underway.   Carnegie Library of McKeesport is running the event, which entails searching for pict...
California Area Relay for Life program gets award
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 7, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com California Area School District has been recognized for putting its best foot forward in the fight against cancer.   Last week, Relay For Life of CASD received the N...
Mon Valley Leathernecks celebrate
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
Ret Gen. David Papak uses a sword to cut the cake at the Mon Valley Leathernecks’ annual ball Saturday night in Donora. Looking on are Wally Fronzaglio and Bill Paulick.  To purchase these photos and ...
Help available for area voters on Election Day
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November 6, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Allegheny County’s elections division reminds voters that resources are available if something goes wrong and voters need help on Election Day. Voters who planned...
Democrats hold Innamorato rally in McKeesport
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI About 150 people attended a “Get Out The Vote Rally in the Valley” Sunday afternoon at the McKeesport Palisades Event Center for Sara Innamorato, a Democrat running to be Al...
5 candidates competing for 3 Ringgold seats
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November 6, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Three at-large seats for Ringgold School Board are on the line Tuesday, as five candidates will compete at the polls.   Jason Briscoe, Rich Fine, Brittany Macio...