Opportunity set to replace damaged license plates
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 7, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com There’s been a push lately in Pennsylvania to have damaged or unreadable license plates replaced.   State Rep. Austin Davis is among the lawmakers partnering with law ...
McKeesport Rib Fest: Hot for some, sweet for others
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 6, 2022
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com People who went to McKeesport’s Rib Fest over the weekend confronted an age-old question: Hot and spicy? Or sweet and tangy? To read the rest of the story, plea...
Abandoned Monessen building collapsing
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 6, 2022
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The former Valley Independent building on Sixth Street in Monessen partially collapsed around 7 p.m. Sunday. The building, which is abandoned and unoccupied, bega...
Bona Fide Car Club’s show keeps growing
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 6, 2022
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com The Monongahela-based Bona Fide Car Club held its fifth annual car show and parts swap meet Saturday at the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department. To read ...
Pa. spotlights organizations that help feed communities
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 6, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com With Hunger Action Month underway, Pennsylvania is celebrating local organizations that help address food insecurity.   Hunger Action Month is a nationwide campaign ...
Area man honored for saving infant’s life
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 6, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A Washington County man has been honored with a Lifesaving Award from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of ...
Penn State coach makes new friends
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 3, 2022
Belle Vernon youth football players Max Russell, Nate Mahalko and Aidan McWreath met Penn State football coach James Franklin before Friday’s game between Belle Vernon Area and Laurel Highlands.  
Grant to boost robotics, AI industries in region
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 3, 2022
By RYAN DETO Trib Total Media Southwestern Pennsylvania has secured a $62.7 million federal grant that local officials hope will boost the region’s robotics and artificial intelligence industries and ...
Area native balances college with Miss Teen USA Pageant
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 3, 2022
By JOHN RECTENWALD jrectenwald@yourmvi.com A Forward Township native will compete in the 40th annual Miss Teen USA Pageant next month. Alexandra Jones was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA in April a...
Labor Day weekend filled with entertainment options
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 3, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Labor Day Weekend began Friday for some people, and there’s plenty of fun to be had through Monday. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon ...
Mon Valley Paws’ annual Pet Walk next weekend
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 3, 2022
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Mon Valley Paws, a nonprofit organization that benefits animals, will host a Pet Walk and Vendor Show Sept. 10 at Monessen City Park. To read the rest of the st...
YMCA pool goes to the dogs
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 2, 2022
The Duvuvei family of Charleroi, Jesse, Baylee, 6, Penelope, 4, and Ali, were in the pool with their dog Lily Thursday evening as the Mon Valley YMCA held its annual dog swim.  
Donora civil service issue complicates police hiring
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 2, 2022
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Donora council members debated hiring a full-time police officer at Thursday’s work session meeting. Councilman Joe Greco submitted a motion to consider adding ...
National Recovery Month events planned throughout Pennsylvania
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 2, 2022
By JOHN   RECTENWALD jrectenwald@yourmvi.com National Recovery Month kicked off across Pennsylvania Thursday.   A number of events across the region will advance this year’s theme, which is “Recovery ...
Firefighters in Charleroi respond to blaze, accident
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 2, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com First responders in Charleroi had a busy afternoon Thursday.   Charleroi Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said the department responded to multiple calls, starting with ...
Town hall held on lead paint assistance program
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 2, 2022
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Westmoreland County has earned a federal grant that will provide free upgrades to old houses with lead paint where young children live. During a town hall style m...
DEP landfill hearing draws opposition
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By Stacy Wolford 
September 1, 2022
By JOHN RECTENWALD jrectenwald@yourmvi.com Vehement disapproval for Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill’s (WSL) proposed leachate evaporation system pervaded the atmosphere inside Rostraver Central Fire Ha...
Kane Foundation Fun Walk returns to in-person format
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By Stacy Wolford 
September 1, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The annual “Joan Burns Kane Foundation Fun Walk 4 Kane” is returning to an in-person format this year. This year’s walk will be held at Kane McKeesport on Sept. 17. Fo...