Lawmakers hold hearing on funding for mass transit
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 21, 2025
Topics included proposed cuts to Pittsburgh Regional Transit that would affect service in the Mon Valley. Pennsylvania’s Senate Democratic Caucus held a hearing last week regarding issues facing mass ...
Egg hunt tradition continues today in memory of Mark Law
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 19, 2025
Vickie Law and her late husband hosted the Easter event for more than three decades. An annual family and friends Easter tradition is returning for its 33rd year, but this time things look a little di...
Police still searching for answers in murder case
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April 19, 2025
Little information has been released since Jennah Seibert was killed in her Rostraver Township home. By TOM DAVIDSON TribLive A week has passed since Jennah Marie Seibert was found dead in the Rostrav...
Opening-day celebration set at Boston ballfield
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 19, 2025
Activities will begin at 9 a.m. today with celebrity guests and free food. Today marks opening day for the new Boston ballfield in Elizabeth Township, as ballplayers and guests will be able to enjoy t...
Annual Stations of the Cross held at St. Andrew
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April 19, 2025
The Rev. Levi Hartle leads parishioners through the streets of Monongahela Friday for St. Andrew the Apostle Parish’s Stations of the Cross observance, held annually on Good Friday. See more photos fr...
STARTING THE DAY WITH BUBBLES
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April 18, 2025
The Guappone sisters, Anna and Georgia, wore bunny glasses and walked through bubbles Wednesday morning as they arrived at Charleroi Elementary Center. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Mon River dredging paused
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 18, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided to put the project on hold due to fish-spawning season. Dredging has been temporarily paused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District along the ...
Mozer: Blight removal necessary for revitalization
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 18, 2025
The city has torn down nearly 200 dilapidated properties. Mayor Ron Mozer conducted three presentations on blight in Monessen for the Westmoreland County commissioners, hoping it could result in fundi...
House fire in Monongahela
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April 18, 2025
Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 1300 block of Corrin Street in Monongahela at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday. Gallatin Sunnyside, Valley Inn and New Eagle firefighters assisted Monongahela’s fir...
Penn State delays branch campus closure announcement
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April 18, 2025
The university won’t reveal its plans until the Class of 2025 graduates. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Upper Burrell Supervisor Ross G. Walker III hopes no news is good news. The longtime township superv...
Intruder faced little resistance as Gov. Shapiro and his family slept
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April 18, 2025
A former FBI agent addresses the numerous security failures at the governor’s mansion. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The arsonist who broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro ...
Ringgold art students attend ‘Open Studios’ at PennWest California
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April 17, 2025
PennWest California’s visual and performing arts students hosted an“Open Studios” event Wednesday, featuring live art demonstrations, create-your-own-art stations, an artist market and live music. Stu...
Mayor Mozer taking bipartisan approach to city revitalization
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 17, 2025
Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer has worked with county officials for blight removal and redevelopment. Mayor Ron Mozer will work with anybody regardless of political affiliation to better the City of Monesse...
Search warrant reveals new details in Rostraver homicide
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April 17, 2025
The public document also revealed the Rostraver woman’s fiance reported her death to police. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive When Bryan Murray hadn’t heard from his fiancee last Friday morning, he went ...
West Mifflin Area School Board hears budget update
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 17, 2025
A budget deficit could be around $2.9 million for the school district. The West Mifflin Area School Board received a budget update to assess the district’s current finances during Wednesday’s board me...
McKeesport man fights litter one trash bag at a time
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April 16, 2025
Fred Bills has been on a mission to clean up his hometown since returning from San Diego. By ANNA LISA HAUGHWOUT McKeesport Community Newsroom “Isn’t he something!” yells Sandy Tressler from her front...
West Mifflin VFD gets $50K from U.S. Steel
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 16, 2025
The donation will be used for equipment, including a new “Jaws of Life” system. West Mifflin #3 Volunteer Fire Department received a $50,000 check Tuesday from U.S. Steel. The money will be used for u...
BVA approves Weir Stadium upgrades; honors Salvino with plaque
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 16, 2025
They will take place this summer as part of an overall district improvement project. The Belle Vernon Area school board has approved new upgrades to Weir Stadium that are part of a list of upcoming fa...