Rudolph to soar from screen to stage in Mon River Arts musical
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 20, 2025
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Mon River Arts is getting ready to bring some holiday cheer to the Mon Valley with its production...
Perryopolis-based treatment center to host free turkey giveaway Friday
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November 20, 2025
Staff at MedMark Treatment Center also want the community-outreach event to help educate the public about the stigmas of opioid addiction and treatment. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI MedMark Treatment Ce...
Holidays to kick off this weekend in NBV
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November 20, 2025
By the MVI The holidays have grown in North Belle Vernon, and the holiday kickoff weekend will bring three days of festivities Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The schedule will run as follows: • Friday –...
Glassport fills vacant council seat
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November 20, 2025
Jennifer Stockett’s family has a history of public service. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Borough has a new council member — and she has a distinct pedigree. Council unanimously voted to ap...
Pa. GOP seeks probe into how terror suspect got Real ID, license
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 20, 2025
Pennsylvania Republicans are calling for a sweeping investigation into the state’s licensing, REAL ID and automatic voter registration systems after federal officials said a man who entered the United...
Allegheny Co. Council OKs increases to air-quality permit fees
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November 20, 2025
Advocacy groups applauded the decision. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Allegheny County Council on Tuesday moved forward with an air quality permit fee schedule that, officials say, will promote public he...
Restored Monongahela library clock ticking again
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 19, 2025
It took a complex effort to get it working again after five years. After years of stillness above Main Street, Monongahela Area Library’s clock tower is ticking and shining brighter than ever. What lo...
Trump support is wildcard as Pa. governor election nears
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November 19, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro will likely face Republican Stacy Garrity, a strong ally of the president. By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Democrats feel confident they’ll prevail in next yea...
BVA approves high school projects for summer of ’26
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 19, 2025
The board authorized a chiller replacement, along with upgrades to the gym and nearby bathrooms. The Belle Vernon Area school board voted Tuesday to move forward with three major projects at the high ...
Experts criticize 50-year mortgage proposal
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November 19, 2025
An HMA Mortgage official calls the idea a “generational debt” trap. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive To address mounting concerns about housing affordability, President Donald Trump recently floated the pro...
Officials refute claims of backdoor salary deal for former purchasing director
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November 19, 2025
Kristopher Cardiff has been charged with misappropriating more than $9,800. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas on Tuesday refuted defense claims that the criminal ...
Baldwin EMS hoping for more subscriptions
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 19, 2025
Council members urged the community to consider supporting the service. Baldwin Emergency Medical Services chief Todd Plunkett said during Tuesday’s West Mifflin council meeting that the second mailin...
Monessen Lions spread warmth at family center
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November 19, 2025
Monessen Lions Club recently donated hats, scarves, gloves and socks to be included with the Monessen Family Center’s Angel Tree project. Shown, from left, are family center youth specialist Rayna Win...
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
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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
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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...