Elizabeth Forward mulling how to spend emergency relief funds
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By Stacy Wolford 
February 10, 2022
By John Rectenwald jrectenwald@yourmvi.com The Elizabeth Forward School District may have increased flexibility in how officials choose to spend Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER...
Fans travel to support the Greyhounds
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 9, 2022
These Monessen fans cheered for the Greyhounds Tuesday night at Carmichaels. From left are Amira Jones, Chloe Miller, Tylia VanHooser, Ava Petruska, Sidney Campbell and Kinsey Wilson.
N. Belle Vernon reacts to trash complaints
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 9, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com North Belle Vernon Mayor Craig Ambrose addressed complaints Tuesday about County Hauling, the borough’s new garbage hauler. To read the rest of the story, please see...
Public schools featured in Wolf’s final budget
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 9, 2022
By John Rectenwald jrectenwald@yourmvi.com Boasting an anticipated multi-billion-dollar surplus, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled a $43.7 billion-dollar budget proposal to lawmakers Tuesday.   To r...
Kiwanis club hands out money at ‘Donee Day’
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 9, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The McKeesport-White Oak Kiwanis Club on Tuesday continued a longstanding tradition of celebrating “Donee Day.” To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Wed...
Monessen School District: School calendar set for 2022-23
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 9, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Monessen school board on Tuesday approved next school year’s calendar and released a few details about this year’s prom. To read the rest of the story, please see a co...
Help offered to McKeesport in wake of fire
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 8, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The City of McKeesport offered thanks Monday to a Westmoreland County municipality that showed neighborly support in a trying time. To read the rest of the story, plea...
A hockey night for Ringgold
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 8, 2022
Andy Horvath of Jefferson Hills, Cailyn Pringle of Fallowfield Township, PJ Black of Liberty Borough, Issy Bova of Jefferson Hills, AJ Bova of Jefferson Hills and Emmett Fort of Jefferson Hills hung o...
Elizabeth Township votes to do away with deduct meters
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 8, 2022
By John Rectenwald jrectenwald@yourmvi.com Throughout the Mon Valley, many have come to accept that sanitation rates are creeping up, yet some residents had hoped to cling to any advantage they could....
PennDOT seeks public participation for upcoming I-70 bridge project
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 8, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com PennDOT District 12 is asking local motorists and residents to participate in a virtual plans display for a structurally deficient bridge over Interstate 70 in the Mon...
MVCTC students winners at World of Wheels car show
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 8, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com When it comes to the Wolf Pack, the sky is the limit. Educators at Mon Valley Career and Technology Center work every day to inspire students in new and exciting way...
State of emergency after McKeesport fire
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com No injuries were reported as a result of a large fire Sunday morning at the McKeesport Public Works complex, and a cause for the blaze has yet to be determined. To rea...
Mon Valley Playbook moving along
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Playbook is moving full speed ahead.   The Mon Valley Alliance has been working on an economic playbook for the past several months that includes 27 m...
Elizabeth Twp. musician has new book venture
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By John Rectenwald jrectenwald@yourmvi.com An Elizabeth Township musician has pivoted toward the literary world with the help of a hometown friend. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or s...
Stefano connects local fire and EMS with funding opportunities
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By the MVI Sen. Pat Stefano, R-Bullskin Township, held First Responders Funding Workshops last week in Perryopolis and Somerset counties. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe t...
Commissioners OK full list of LSA projects
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Nearly $7.2 million in recommended projects for 2022 Local Share Account funds were unanimously approved Thursday by Washington County commissioners.   To read the r...
Charleroi Pyrex plant worker wins new Jeep
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Employees at Charleroi’s Pyrex plant are being recognized for their commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of S...
Brewster supports Full Funding Plan for schools
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com State Sen. Jim Brewster is joining his fellow Democrats in pushing for the Full Funding Plan for schools. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’...
Early-morning fire destroys residence in Stockdale
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com For the first time in seven years, firefighters from across the Mon Valley were called to a structure fire early Friday morning in Stockdale. To read the rest of the...