Rock for Autism concert now in its 12th year
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September 13, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Tony’s Tigers’ 12th Rock for Autism concert will be held Saturday afternoon to raise money for a good cause while giving adults in the area an enjoyable night out. The...
Flag ceremony remembers 9/11, Glenn Porter
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September 12, 2023
The Madonna Catholic Regional School community came together Monday for a prayer service to honor their grandparents, commemorate Patriot Day and pay a special tribute to parish member Glenn Porter of...
Improvements set at Forward Township park
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September 12, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Gallatin Sunnyside Park in Forward Township will soon have new playground equipment for young residents to enjoy, though it has taken longer than expected to bring t...
Elizabeth Township seeking police administrative assistant
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September 12, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com The Elizabeth Township Board of Commissioners outlined a few changes in several departments during Monday night’s regular meeting. With board President Dan Poirier una...
Charleroi budget workshop moved to next week
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September 12, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A budget workshop scheduled for Monday night in Charleroi has been moved to next week. Finance committee member Nancy Ellis said the meeting has been rescheduled for...
Monongahela: Update provided on active transportation plan
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September 12, 2023
By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Monongahela council’s work session Monday included an update to the city’s active transportation plan, which is in its final stages. Mayor Greg Garry and Counci...
Runners, walkers compete in Little Great Race
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September 11, 2023
Jennifer Hatalowich and her daughter, Frankie, cross the finish line Saturday morning at the Little Great Race in Charleroi.   To purchase these photos and more from our online photo gallery, go to ou...
Monessen making progress with getting rid of blighted homes
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September 11, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Monessen is about a year into a city-wide demolition project it’s working on with Westmoreland County backing and funding, and so far there are 59 blighted proper...
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September 11, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN   tbrown@yourmvi.com A new policy agenda initiative spearheaded by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce will serve as a collaborative road map for the county.   Washington Forward...
Blue ribbon dog at pet walk
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September 11, 2023
Noel, owned by Pat Self, gets an MVP ribbon at Saturday’s Mon Valley Paws pet walk and vendor show at the City Park walking track in Monessen.  To purchase this photo and more from our online photo ga...
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September 11, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Borough police are looking for a woman in her 60s or 70s who drives a black Buick Encore. According to Elizabeth Borough police Chief William Sombo, the...
Charleroi celebrates youth sports
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September 9, 2023
Players from Charleroi’s youth football league followed the Charleroi Area High School team onto the field prior to Friday’s game. The Cougars celebrated youth sports by holding youth football and che...
Brice files suit against Donora
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September 9, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Donora’s former police superintendent filed a lawsuit against the borough in federal court this week alleging age discrimination. Jim Brice, who was police superi...
Fire forces evacuation of McKeesport high-rise
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September 9, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Three people were injured in a fire at a housing authority high-rise in McKeesport Friday afternoon.   Fire and emergency crews were called to the McKeesport To...
Expo offers help to senior citizens
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September 9, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Allegheny County has one of the oldest populations in the United States, which is why state Sen. Jim Brewster puts on an event catered to senior citizens every ...
Route 201 restriction set for landslide repair
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September 9, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com In the winter of 2019, landslides struck throughout Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette and Greene counties, with state Route 201 in Fayette City among the roads being m...
Heat wave ends with rainy morning
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September 8, 2023
Kelsey Green of Belle Vernon, a graduate student at PennWest California majoring in speech language pathology, walked to the Natali Student Center under an umbrella on a rainy Thursday morning. To pur...
Some Donora council members want audit of funds
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September 8, 2023
By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Donora council discussed sanitation and maintenance concerns that are plaguing the borough, while also mulling over a potential financial audit at Thursday’s wo...
Aid sought for fire victims
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September 8, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The cause of a fire that destroyed a Carroll Township home is still under investigation, but community support is needed to help a mother and child who have been dis...
Charleroi ready for Little Great Race, ducky races
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September 8, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com There’s a chance of rain for Charleroi’s Little Great Race on Saturday, but it hasn’t deterred sign-ups for one of the Mon Valley’s most popular events.   Race commi...