MMVTA driver tests positive for COVID-19
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 10, 2021
The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority has been informed by its transportation contractor, MV Transportation, that one driver has tested positive for COVID-19.   To read the rest of the story, please se...
Rostraver church builds blessing box to help those in need
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 9, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Blessings are overflowing at First Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township and the church youth group would like to share those blessings with others. Pastor ...
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 9, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The attorney for a Rostraver Township commissioner accused of harassing rivals via text and social media is petitioning the court for bond-condition changes. At...
Monongahela code-enforcement position to switch to full-time status
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 9, 2021
By Taylor Brown-Herman tbrown@yourmvi.com Changes could soon be coming to the code enforcement office in Monongahela. During a business meeting Wednesday, council discussed a potential change to the p...
No one injured after car crashes into Charleroi eye center
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 9, 2021
By Taylor Brown-Herman tbrown@yourmvi.com Police are investigating after a motorist lost control of a car and crashed into Martinelli Eye & Laser Center in Charleroi Wednesday night. Fire Chief Robert...
Hot spot for coffee
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 8, 2021
Luke Scheller, a sophomore at Charleroi Area High School, hands sophomore David White a coffee from the school’s Coffee Cart.
Historian: Pearl Harbor remains relevant 80 years after the attack
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 8, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of what President Franklin D. Roosevelt described as “a date which will live in infamy.” To read the rest of the story, please see ...
Few changes as Charleroi school board reorganizes
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 8, 2021
By Taylor Brown-Herman tbrown@yourmvi.com Not much will change when it comes to leadership of the Charleroi Area School District next year. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Wednesda...
Charleroi council meeting postponed
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 8, 2021
By Taylor Brown-Herman tbrown@yourmvi.com COVID-19 concerns will push back tonight’s scheduled meeting of Charleroi Borough Council. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Wednesday’s Mon...
Charleroi library shows off renovations at open house
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 7, 2021
By Taylor Brown-Herman tbrown@yourmvi.com Regina Carson Stottlemyer is settling into her role as director of the Charleroi Area Public Library.   To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Tu...
BVA welcomes two new school board members
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 7, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Four board members were sworn into office Monday as Belle Vernon Area School Board held its reorganization meeting. To read the rest of the story, please see a ...
Glassport gets grant money for blight fight
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 7, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Glassport has been awarded thousands of state grant dollars to battle blight in town.
McKeesport wrestling in the midst of rebuild
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 7, 2021
By JEREMY TEPPER MVI Sports The McKeesport wrestling program is under a rebuild, sporting a roster with loads of underclassmen. The Tigers, though, are embracing the challenge ahead. To read the rest ...
California church’s live Nativity scene is now in its 30th year
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 7, 2021
By Christine Haines Mon Valley Independent This weekend marks the 30th anniversary for the drive-through live Nativity at United Church of Christ at Malden Crossroads in California. To read the rest o...
Celebrating the holidays
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 6, 2021
Lauren Rumbaugh holds her daughter, Devin, 4, as her husband, Vance, waves to Santa as he arrives by fire truck during Rostraver Township’s Christmas Celebration Sunday evening at the John DiVirgilio ...
Rostraver police teaming up for ‘Santa Cop’ drive
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 6, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com After a year off due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Rostraver Township Police Department is bringing back its Santa Cop program for a second year. On Thursday, R...
Port Vue celebrates recreation center grand opening
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 6, 2021
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Port Vue residents received an early gift. It’s a bit too big to wrap in pretty paper and a bow, but the new Port Vue Recreation Cente...
Donora to vote on student-housing  proposal for former Kenric Manor
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 6, 2021
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The future of former Kenric Manor in Donora remains a mystery as officials have determined the owner’s proposed use goes against borough ordinance. Borough Admini...