Elizabeth Township eyes pump station solutions
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2025
Commissioners hope to find an economical way to reduce hydrogen sulfide gas in the system. Commissioners discussed equipment and chemicals at some of Elizabeth Township’s pump stations during Monday’s...
McCormick urges patience with tariffs
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By By TOM FONTAINE TribLive 
April 8, 2025
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Monday after touring an East Pittsburgh manufacturing facility that it’s too soon to pass judgment on the sweeping tariffs imposed last week by President Trump. “There’s ...
Baum, Macey honored for lifetime achievement by Mon-Yough Area chamber
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April 8, 2025
The annual Legislative Luncheon was held Friday at the Georgetown Centre in Pleasant Hills. By the MVI The Mon-Yough Area Chamber of Commerce honored two community leaders for their dedication to serv...
Hunting for eggs in Stockdale
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April 7, 2025
Participating in an Easter egg hunt Saturday in Stockdale are Grace, Paidlee, Riley and Isla Horrell. The event was sponsored by American Legion Post 801 in Roscoe and the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Dep...
Dogs abandoned in White Oak have been adopted
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 7, 2025
No one has been able to determine who left them in taped-up boxes in the Giant Eagle parking lot. Two dogs found in boxes in December and brought to White Oak Animal Safe Haven have found a new home. ...
Rain brings flood watches to Mon Valley
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 7, 2025
A power outage Sunday evening affected several homes in North Charleroi. Heavy rain over the weekend sparked several flood warnings throughout the area, with river levels rising around the Mon Valley ...
Elizabeth Forward stages ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’
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April 7, 2025
Elizabeth Forward High School’s musical cast took a journey to the underworld and back during the spring musical, “Hadestown: Teen Edition.” Shown during a scene are Sidney Thomas as Eurydice, Edward ...
Carroll Township residents attend meeting to cite dangerous road
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 7, 2025
They asked supervisors for assistance with Donora Road near Second Street extension. A road in Carroll Township has residents worried. During a recent meeting, two township residents asked supervisors...
MVI staff captures statewide advertising awards
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April 5, 2025
Graphic artists Kayla Allen-Russo and Deb Pace garnered three first-place and one second-place award in the prestigious contest. By the MVI The Mon Valley Independent’s advertising graphic artist team...
‘Titanic’ musical sets sail in McKeesport
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April 5, 2025
Connor McGrew and Riley Sheposh perform a scene from “Titanic: The Musical” at McKeesport Area High School. The show will continue with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today. See more photos from bo...
Crowd flocks to first night of Mon Valley Home Show
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 5, 2025
The event will continue today and tomorrow with a wide variety of businesses on hand. The Mon Valley Home Show had its 34th annual opening on Friday, showcasing many businesses for local residents to ...
‘Under the Sea’ in Monessen
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April 5, 2025
Kennedy Lindsay as Ariel sings with Londyn Johnson as Flounder during “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Friday night at Monessen High School. Another performance is set for 2 p.m. today. See more photos from b...
350 career wins for Coach Hartman
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April 5, 2025
The Frazier softball team surprised head coach Don Hartman with a celebration for his 350th career win. With the Commodores’ 15-0 victory Friday over visiting California Area, Hartman now has a career...
Family grateful for community’s response after fire destroys home
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 4, 2025
A fundraiser will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the River House Cafe. A Monessen family has love in their hearts and a lot to be grateful for, in spite of the fire that destroyed their home and mo...
White Oak’s Temple B’Nai Israel prepares to close
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2025
A closing weekend will be held later this month to welcome back former members one last time. After more than 100 years of hosting services and celebrating Jewish heritage in the White Oak area, Templ...
State officials discuss issues affecting firefighters
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2025
Democratic lawmakers sought feedback on problems that local fire departments encounter. State Democratic lawmakers held a joint policy committee discussion Thursday to brainstorm how best to support f...
Mon Valley Home Show set to begin 34th year
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2025
It will run through Sunday at cfsbank Event Center. The 34th annual Mon Valley Home Show officially kicks off today with plenty of exhibits to check out. The event, hosted by Equipment Connection and ...
McKeesport Area’s budget proposal keeps taxes steady
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 4, 2025
A projected $2.6 million deficit will be made up with unassigned funds. McKeesport Area School District’s proposed 2025-26 budget does not include a tax increase for property owners. The tentative bud...
McKeesport Council hears demands for police reform
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
April 3, 2025
Residents and activists are outraged over an arrest video that went viral. Residents and activists advocated for police reform before McKeesport council Wednesday following a video that went viral las...