Haitian Resource Center provides help for the immigrant community
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 29, 2025
The project was developed by Jimmy Alexandre, who came to the U.S. in 2005. Though the doors to the Haitian Resource Center in Charleroi have only been open for a month, it’s already become a hub with...
N.Y. man will stand trial in Mon View Heights case
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 29, 2025
“Life-threatening” conditions have been alleged at the West Mifflin apartment complex. A New York man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars meant for a West Mifflin subsidized housing c...
Honor Vietnam War veterans today — and every day
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March 29, 2025
TODAY IS NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY — a day to pay homage to the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by 45th ...
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March 29, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security, along with FBI agents, were in Charleroi Thursday to conduct immigration enforcement operations. Bradford Arick told WJPA News that the FBI was there to support it...
$1 million check given to Mon Valley lottery winner
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 28, 2025
A ceremony was held Thursday at Foster House II, where Brittnee Boot purchased the grand prize scratch-off ticket. A single mom from the Mon Valley hit the jackpot by winning a million dollars in a sc...
Local districts host League of Innovative Schools
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 28, 2025
The group promotes creative use of technology in the classroom. The League of Innovative Schools held its biannual convening this week, making visits to some Mon Valley schools. With 13 member distric...
Paving work approved in Monessen
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 28, 2025
Council authorized projects on Pacific Boulevard, Marion Avenue and Ninth Street, and work will begin soon on Reed Avenue. Monessen council approved the paving of three streets — Pacific Boulevard, Ma...
DA Walsh presents donation to substance recovery unit at Penn Highlands
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March 28, 2025
Washington County District Attorney Jason M. Walsh announced Thursday that opioid settlement funds were presented to the Penn Highlands Hospital Substance Recovery Unit. Walsh presented the $20,000 ch...
‘All stars’ celebrated at Auberle banquet
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 27, 2025
Nicholle Frantz used to yell at her kids in outbursts of anger when they misbehaved. “I was the mom who was always yelling, always screaming, always overwhelmed,” Frantz said. But that’s changed since...
West Mifflin Area budget impacted by county real estate tax refunds
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 27, 2025
The West Mifflin Area School District is being impacted by growing real estate tax refunds due to Allegheny County’s outdated property assessments — resulting in over $2.3 million in lost revenue for ...
Powerful interests poured $18M into top Pa. lawmakers’ campaign coffers
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March 27, 2025
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. By STE...
Valley barber offers free haircuts for kids with autism
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 27, 2025
Robert Lorenzo Altobelli, owner of LA Fades in North Belle Vernon, is hosting the event to promote autism awareness among the hair stylist/barber industry. A local barber has been inspired to raise au...
“Fierce and beautiful” theme of new dugout artwork in Washington Township
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March 27, 2025
The latest project by Rostraver Townshipbased artist Chris Galiyas was creating murals for dugout No. 2 at the Washington Township Ballfields, part of the Belle Vernon Area School District. The theme ...
Goughnour wins big in special election
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 26, 2025
His victory restores a narrow edge for the Democrats in the Pennsylvania House. Democrat Dan Goughnour will fill the seat of the late state Rep. Matthew Gergely in the 35th Legislative District. The A...
Marina owner raises reward for arson info
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 26, 2025
Sam McCrossin is offering $30,000 for any tips that lead to a conviction. The owner of a local marina that was set on fire in January is offering a substantial reward for anyone who comes forward with...
Elizabeth Township veteran gets free roof replacement
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 26, 2025
It’s part of a nationwide program being offered by Owens Corning. Tuesday was a good day for an Elizabeth Township resident who received a new roof on his house thanks to a local roofing company. Robe...
Changes to rental policy discussed
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 26, 2025
Elizabeth Borough Code Enforcement Officer Rob Vitus provided an update at Tuesday’s council meeting. Vitus holds the same position for Elizabeth Township under an intergovernmental agreement that was...
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March 26, 2025
A man died after the truck he was driving struck an object Monday on Route 51 in Rostraver. The fatal vehicle accident occurred at about 10 a.m. in the northbound lanes before Willowbrook Road, Rostra...
PLANT LESSONS AT CALIFORNIA AREA ELEMENTARY
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March 25, 2025
Callie Black, Aiden Roach and Maddie Solomon observed plants and learned how they grow Monday afternoon in Jenna Capello’s second-grade science class at California Area Elementary School. Jeff Helsel ...