Bid OK’d for stadium improvements
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RINGGOLD SCHOOL DISTRICT
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 11, 2025
Thursday’s MVI story reported the vote results inaccurately. Ringgold school board unanimously approved a $2.6 million bid for proposed improvements to Joe Montana Stadium at Wednesday’s meeting. The ...
McKeesport Area approves preliminary budget
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 11, 2025
It holds taxes steady for the 2025-26 school year. The McKeesport Area school board unanimously approved a preliminary budget Thursday with no tax increase for 2025-26. Board President Mark Holtzman e...
Helmets donated to NBV police
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April 11, 2025
The United States Deputy Sheriffs Association, through its national grant funding program, donated two tactical helmets for the protection and safety of the North Belle Vernon Police Department. The U...
Charleroi Cougar fans show support
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April 10, 2025
Showing their support for the Charleroi Area High School baseball team during Wednesday’s game against McGuffey at Veterans Memorial Field are student fans, from left, London Powell, Emma Skobel, Etha...
Roadway around Century III Mall closes to traffic
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2025
Many motorists were caught by surprise when they were greeted with road closed signs on Century III Mall boulevard and Clairton Road. The property owners of Century III Mall decided to close Century I...
Flags at half-staff for fallen Monessen firefighter
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2025
The family launched an online fundraiser to help with Carl Watson’s funeral expenses. A Monessen firefighter passed away unexpectedly, and the family needs help covering funeral costs. Carl Watson, wh...
Monessen club sued over March shooting
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April 10, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive A private club in Monessen is being sued over claims that failed security led to a member’s injuries last month. Amir Reid, address unknown, contends the Monessen Elks Oak...
Reports: Trump voices opposition to Nippon purchase of U.S. Steel
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April 10, 2025
By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Shares of United Steel Corp. fell Wednesday when President Donald Trump renewed his opposition to the sale of the American steel producer to Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp., acc...
New Pittsburgh airport terminal cost nearly doubles to $1.7B
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April 10, 2025
By TOM DAVIDSON TribLive The $1.7 billion Pittsburgh International Airport modernization project is nearly double its 2019 projected cost as it nears completion. Inflation isn’t solely to blame for th...
Hot coffee on a cold afternoon
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April 9, 2025
California Hardball Boosters Dina Crockett, April Lowden and Lesley Daniels sold hot coffee and other food items at the concession stand on a chilly Tuesday afternoon during the Trojans’ baseball game...
Corelle’s legacy will outlive Charleroi plant
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 9, 2025
The factory whistle will blow for the last time Friday, marking the end of an era in the Magic City. If walls inside the Corelle Brand plant in Charleroi could talk, hundreds of stories would be told ...
Major renovation projects are expected to be done in time for next school year
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MONESSEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2025
An ABM Industries official provided an update at Tuesday’s board meeting. ABM Industries announced Tuesday it expects to complete the roof replacements at Monessen’s elementary and high schools, struc...
Tesla vandalim reported in West Mifflin
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April 9, 2025
On Tuesday, the West Mifflin Police Department posted a Facebook request for assistance in identifying a woman who spray painted a Tesla Cybertruck. She was seen leaving the area around 3:17 p.m. Mond...
Lawmakers’ & lobbyists’ emails to remain hidden from public
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By ANGELA COULOUMBIS Spotlight PA 
April 9, 2025
Advocates called the court ruling a missed opportunity to create more transparency around the state legislature and multimilliondollar lobbying industry. HARRISBURG — Emails and other communications b...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2025
A Belle Vernon man is charged with DUI after allegedly brake checking another car on Fayette Avenue. Robert Anderson, 50, is charged with DUI-general impairment (fourth offense), DUI-highest rate of a...
Business Resource Center to offer regular Tuesday hours
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 8, 2025
Anyone who needs help can visit the office on Main Street in Monongahela. Small businesses in the Mon Valley will have easy access to support they need when the Business Resource Center launches new o...
New state Rep. Goughnour sworn into office
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April 8, 2025
He won a special election last month to replace the late Matthew Gergely in the 35th District. By the MVI State Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-McKeesport, took the oath of office Monday at the state Capitol to...
Trump orders new review of Nippon’s bid for U.S. Steel
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2025
He’s asking for feedback from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States within 45 days. President Donald Trump has ordered a new review of Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. St...
3 area residents honored at scouting breakfast
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2025
Pastor Dennis Stitch, Joe Ravasio and Edward Stasko Sr. were recognized for their years of service to the community. The Mon Valley scouting community honored three individuals in the area Monday who ...