Monongahela to celebrate Harvest on Main
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
October 17, 2025
The event will show off the city’s businesses ahead of the Christmas shopping season. The Mon Valley Alliance in collaboration with the Women in Business group and the Monongahela Aquatorium will host...
Virginia AG candidates clash over violent rhetoric in feisty debate
Politics
October 17, 2025
Jay Jones has been under fire for threatening text messages regarding a political opponent. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones ...
Area man charged with having AIaltered child porn
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 17, 2025
Police say the girl involved was underage when the images were taken and they violate the terms of Michael Walker’s probation. A McKeesport man has been charged with several counts of child pornograph...
As shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire
Business
October 17, 2025
TYLER, Texas (AP) — Celia Monreal worries every day about the cartilage loss in her husband’s knees. Not just because it’s hard for her to see him in pain but also because she knows soon their health ...
Who’s winning blame game over the shutdown?
Politics
October 17, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, a new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans see it as a significant problem — and all of the major players are being blamed...
TOP SCARECROW DESIGNERS
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October 16, 2025
Students at California Area Elementary School took part in the PTA’s inaugural scarecrow contest on Wednesday. From left, fifth-graders Gracie Juarez, Phalon Spradley, Teague Smith and Harper Tobias p...
Lawmakers warn of strain on Pa.’s first responders
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 16, 2025
A shortage of volunteers and a constant need for fundraising are creating an ominous situation. As first responders were honored Tuesday for their role in the August trench collapse rescue in Charlero...
School board gets update on EF High School work
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 16, 2025
The board approved several change orders at Wednesday’s meeting. Clerk of works Dave Macioce gave the Elizabeth Forward school board some updates on the high school construction during Wednesday’s mee...
Charleroi Home Damaged in Fire
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October 16, 2025
Charleroi Fire Department and several mutual aid partners were dispatched to a structure fire at 719 Fallowfield Ave. Wednesday afternoon. Chief Bob Whiten Jr. said there were two people in the kitche...
Pisciottano wants to examine Pa.’s role in PJM power grid
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 16, 2025
There’s concern that the arrangement isn’t benefiting state residents. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, announced Wednesday that he and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh/Northampton, will i...
Witches to gather in Monongahela
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
October 16, 2025
The eighth annual Witch Fest will be held Saturday in conjunction with Harvest on Main. The Monongahela Aquatorium will host the eighth annual Witch Fest, a spooky collection of vendors offering art, ...
Elections, Latest News, Main, ...
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 16, 2025
North Charleroi voters will head to the polls in November to fill two open seats on council, with a four-way race that includes two incumbents and two challengers offering distinct visions for the bor...
School van driver charged, accused of touching student
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 16, 2025
The passenger’s parents reported the incident to Belle Vernon State Police. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating accusations that a school van driver harassed a 15-year-old girl. Daryl Nichols,...
Politics
By By MEG KINNARD Associated Press 
October 16, 2025
The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed f...
PennWest theater to present ‘Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit’
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October 16, 2025
The three-night production coincides with homecoming week on campus. For the MVI The PennWest Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present “Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit” — a hilarious twist...
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October 16, 2025
Among the highlights are the annual parade at noon Saturday. For the MVI Ghosts, goblins and plenty of Vulcans spirit are taking over campus this week as PennWest California celebrates Homecoming 2025...
Around The Valley
October 16, 2025
Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced the arrest Wednesday of a McKeesport man who has been wanted since the end of July for violating probation connected to a guilty plea involving two gun charges. Donte ...
Around The Valley
October 16, 2025
The airport is also affected by a freeze in subsidy payments from the county. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s Airport Authority is eyeing red ink in the coming months. Reductions to...