Opioid coalition hopes to attract new members
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 31, 2021
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Opioid Coalition hopes to bring in new members to work toward its mission of ensuring the long-term health, safety and well being of Valley residen...
McKeesport water advisory altered
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 31, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A do-not-use advisory in McKeesport’s Lower 10th Ward was adjusted to a do-not-drink advisory this week. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County spokesman Matt Junk...
Economic playbook will help promote area communities
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 31, 2021
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com An economic playbook is in the works for 27 municipalities in Washington County.   The project, spearheaded by the Mon Valley Alliance, was funded through a 2018 Loc...
Washington County to consider home rule
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By Jeremy Sellew 
July 30, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A bi-partisan move by two Washington County commissioners will let the voters decide in November if they want a study to consider changing the county’s current governm...
Civil War re-enactors will  encamp at Greenock log house
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By Jeremy Sellew 
July 30, 2021
For the MVI Civil War re-enactors of the Blue and Gray Brigade will encamp at the Greenock Log House in Elizabeth Township from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Visitors may also tour the Greenock Log Hous...
Minister Millie Thomas’ memorial set for September
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By Jeremy Sellew 
July 30, 2021
BY JEFF OLIVER For the MVI Minister Millie Thomas had a reach in her ministry that went much further than arm’s length. Her passion for ministering for her faith took her outside the Mon Valley freque...
Rawlins-Heath named 1st MV NAACP Young, Gifted and Black awardee
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By Jeremy Sellew 
July 30, 2021
For the MVI The Mon Valley NAACP selected Justice Rawlins-Heath of Monessen as its first Young, Gifted and Black awardee for the month of July. The NAACP will choose and name a young person each month...
Washington Co. DA Vittone elected PDAA president
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By Jeremy Sellew 
July 30, 2021
For the MVI The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) announced its newly elected officers for the 2021–2022 business year. The election took place during the association’s annual busines...
Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest returns with a splash
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By Stacy Wolford 
July 29, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest will be in full swing starting Friday evening. Fire Chief Chad Rager said there...
Lawmakers discuss pandemic’s toll on tourism
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By Stacy Wolford 
July 29, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A group of state lawmakers, including a few from the Mon Valley, visited Kennywood Wednesday morning. But they weren’t there to fill up on Potato Patch fries or Golden...
Fallowfield residents raise concerns about roadway
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By Stacy Wolford 
July 29, 2021
By Taylor Brown tbrown@yourmvi.com An unused road in Fallowfield Township is becoming a growing concern for residents as supervisors continue to discuss how best to address the problem. Last month, an...
Waiting to play
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 28, 2021
These future basketball stars, Cameron Epps, 8, and Nikolaus Paulus, 9, both of Liberty Boro were ready to play Tuesday evening at Court Time Sports in Elizabeth Township during the Mon Valley Indepen...
CDC calls for return of masks in some areas
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 28, 2021
By Christine Haines and Jeff Stitt chaines@yourmvi.com jstitt@yourmvi.com The Centers for Disease Control reversed course Tuesday on masking guidelines for people who are vaccinated and for schools. T...
‘Something to remember me by’
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 28, 2021
By Taylor Brown tbrown@yourmvi.com Emma Swonger is always dolled up. With her crisp white hair, shining teal-colored nail polish, sparkling rings and handmade bracelets, she always makes sure to look ...
Elizabeth Borough: Karen Turner sworn in as new council member
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 28, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Borough Council welcomed a new member Tuesday night.   Karen Turner, 32, was sworn into office, replacing Councilwoman Jocelyn Smrdel, who resigned la...
Ringgold moves closer to razing Finley Middle School
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 28, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Ringgold School Board voted Tuesday to accept a proposal from HHSDR to take a step toward demolishing Finley Middle School and finding new life for the property. Board...
Monessen hires new director of recreation
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 28, 2021
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com After some debate, Monessen City Council agreed to hire a part-time director of recreation this month. Julian Naphier will take the job at an hourly rate of $10. ...
Sunflower festival wraps up
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By Mon Valley Independent 
July 27, 2021
Brianna Lofink of California and Kyle Scrip of Roscoe brought their pets, Oakley and Daisy, to dog night at Schwirian Farm’s Sunflower Festival. Monday marked the final night of the week-long festival...