Monessen students help plant trees
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November 18, 2025
The Monessen Shade Tree Commission recently received trees through TreePennsylvania’s Fall 2025 Bare Root Tree grant program. The Shade Tree Commission celebrated its Arbor Day on Saturday by adding 1...
Rezoning sought for recovery housing in Donora
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 18, 2025
Many residents turned out to oppose the request, saying the facility would be better in another location. The Donora Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing Monday amidst scrutiny from residents...
Rostraver OKs land use plan for Dunkin’ Donuts
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 18, 2025
It will be built across the street from the current Dunkin’ location. Rostraver Township commissioners approved a land use plan Monday for a new Dunkin’ Donuts location in the township. The board unan...
City Mission shop in Rostraver to close
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 18, 2025
A company spokesperson declined to address shutdown rumors involving the Uniontown and Monongahela locations. For years, shoppers stopping into the City Mission Thrift Store in Rostraver Township coul...
Sentence for ex-McKeesport officer who stole $1M leaves police union fuming
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
November 18, 2025
Joseph Osinski was ordered to serve nine to 18 months in alternative housing, which the union calls a “travesty of justice.” By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A former McKeesport detective and union financi...
Time to get ‘merry and bright’ as Monongahela is set to usher in the holidays
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November 18, 2025
The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to come eat, drink, shop, listen to music and get in the holiday spirit at Friday’s event. By the MVI Merry and Bright Night will kick o...
Live Casino marks fifth anniversary as officials tout community impact
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
November 18, 2025
It has contributed $800M to the local economy since opening in 2020. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive It was not exactly a roll of the dice when Live Casino Pittsburgh opened five years ago at Westmorelan...
Boy Scout display donated to Monessen heritage museum
Around The Valley, Features
November 18, 2025
The display case was donated to honor John Siranicki for his years of service to Boy Scouts in Monessen. By the MVI The Greater Monessen Historical Society and Heritage Museum is now home to a display...
Westmoreland County detention center passes state inspections
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November 18, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center has been given a clean bill of health by state inspectors. Inspections conducted this month by the Pennsylvania Department ...
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Glassport
November 18, 2025
Clairton • Sarah Pritt, 44, address unknown was charged with prohibited acts and public drunkenness stemming from an alleged incident Oct. 26, court records state. Glassport • Chelsey Mydlowski, 35, o...
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince’s visit
Politics, World News
November 18, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite some concern within the administration that such a sale could lead to China gaining access t...
Politics
O.J. Simpson’s estate accepts $58M claim from
November 18, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Monday that he hopes to meet with President Donald Trump to find ways the political polar opposites can work together on the central focus...
Politics
November 18, 2025
THE STATE BUDGET IS PASSED. It’s been signed by the governor. Four months of confusion and belt-tightening is over. But does that mean a handle turns and state funding starts to pour toward all of the...
Politics
Life is short — be careful how you live it
November 18, 2025
To the Editor: Complete governmental control is coming more quickly than we realize. Donald Trump, in his future dictatorial role, is speeding down the road to dictatorship. Since Trump began his late...
Confronting anti-Ellis Island immigration
Politics
November 18, 2025
Between 1892 and 1954, approximately 12 million immigrants arrived at the now-iconic Ellis Island to enter the U.S. — or nearly 200,000 legal entries per year. All were registered, documented, and giv...
Business, Latest News
November 18, 2025
A senior finance executive with more than 30 years’ experience in the field of healthcare has been named chief financial officer of the Centerville Clinics network. Christopher Knight, a native of Jef...
Entertainment, World News
November 18, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An ensemble of 374 bagpipers has claimed a new world record by playing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top.” The event, called “The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash,” took plac...
Tigers’ fans show support in title game
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November 17, 2025
McKeesport students cheer from the stands Saturday during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game between the Tigers and Aliquippa at Pine-Richland High School in Gibsonia. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Indep...
Water rates may rise for Pennsylvania American Water customers in McKeesport
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 17, 2025
Pennsylvania American Water has asked the PUC to approve a rate increase. Water bills may be increasing in areas of the Mon Valley. Pennsylvania American Water is proposing an approximate $14-a-month ...
Monessen school district addresses safety concerns
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November 17, 2025
Superintendent Robert Motte said the schools are “a safe place for all students and staff.” By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Monessen City School District officials have taken steps to reassure f...