Low-income Pennsylvanians may lose access to weight-loss drugs
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June 13, 2025
Gov. Shapiro’s administration plans to save money by cutting poor patients’ access to expensive drugs like Ozempic. Not everyone is on board. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Low-income Pen...
Multi-vehicle accident in Perryopolis
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June 13, 2025
An accident involving three motorcycles and a motor vehicle occured around 5:40 p.m. Thursday on Route 201 near the intersection of Perry Road in Perryopolis. Three patients were transported via STAT ...
Pet cremation scandal suspect set for arraignment
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June 13, 2025
The procedure for Patrick Vereb of Hazelwood will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Allegheny County Courthouse. By TAWNYA PANIZZI TribLive Terry Onufer will never get a pet cremated again. The Buffal...
Ringgold’s Isabella Hooper a Pa. Laurel Queen candidate
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June 13, 2025
For the MVI Isabella Hooper will represent Ringgold High School and her community as a Pennsylvania Laurel Queen candidate during the 83rd Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival in Wellsboro, Pa. T...
Two-car crash in Rostraver Township
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June 13, 2025
Rostraver Township Fire Department responded to a car crash Thursday evening along the 1100 block of Rostraver Road. The occupants of the vehicles were evaluated on the scene by Rostraver West Newton ...
McKeesport’s Good Neighbor Day spreads smiles, community pride
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 12, 2025
Dozens of vendors and city residents enjoyed camaraderie, food and fun under a hot, sunny sky. After days and days of rain, the sun was beaming on Fifth Avenue Wednesday for McKeesport’s 61st annual G...
Budget bill could strip Medicaid coverage for 300K in Pa.
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State officials warn the federal bill could also have serious consequences for health care in Pa.
June 12, 2025
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. By MARLEY ...
Councilman raises concerns about frequent vehicle crashes
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BOROUGH OF CHARLEROI
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 12, 2025
Councilman Larry Celaschi wants council to meet with first responders to see how best to tackle accidents in the borough. Despite efforts to update traffic lights and signage in Charleroi, accidents a...
MASD board president defends district in Dick’s foundation fallout
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 12, 2025
McKeesport Area School Board President Mark Holtzman said no one on the board is to blame for the partnership ending. The saga and further discussion of the fallout between McKeesport Area School Dist...
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June 12, 2025
A bicyclist died Wednesday afternoon after colliding with an SUV in McKeesport, Allegheny County Police said. The collision in the 600 block of Eden Park Boulevard was reported shortly before 3:30 p.m...
Lenzi’s owner claims debris causing extreme flooding
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 11, 2025
John Timko is accusing Monongahela Cemetery officials of making the situation worse. Flooding, debris, clogged drains, runoff and more are affecting a business in Monongahela. Lenzi’s Restaurant, loca...
Longtime NBV resident ‘retires’ from two board seats
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 11, 2025
Fred Fundy is stepping down from his duties with the Refuse Authority and Hearing of Appeals. A longtime North Belle Vernon resident who has dedicated countless hours serving his community has officia...
BVA discusses new cell phone policy
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 11, 2025
Students may not have access to their electronic devices during school. The Belle Vernon Area school board discussed a potential new cell phone policy Tuesday aimed at addressing student phone usage i...
Pa. senator says energy bills on hold until climate program settled
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June 11, 2025
The legislation would rewrite an unused tax credit in an effort to increase energy production in the state, plus promote and regulate solar energy. By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — A group of...
‘Snowbirds’ jet team highlights air show’s 100th anniversary
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
June 11, 2025
Westmoreland County Airport Authority officials expect as many as 50,000 spectators will gather at the runway next weekend to gaze into the sky as nine acts perform air stunts and flyovers. It will be...
2nd annual Provins-Hummel Golf Outing held
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June 11, 2025
Local law enforcement, military personnel, veterans and community members came together at Butler’s Golf Course in Elizabeth Township on May 18 for the second annual Provins-Hummel Memorial Golf Outin...
DAR chapter honors legacy of Brownsville’s Norma Ryan
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June 11, 2025
DAR Fort Necessity Chapter honored the late Norma Ryan, BARC and Marquis de Lafayette in Brownsville. For the MVI The community of Brownsville recently gathered for a celebration hosted by the Daughte...
Car crash in Charleroi
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June 11, 2025
Firefighters in Charleroi responded to a handful of incidents Tuesday, including a vehicle accident near Third Street and Fallowfield Avenue. Capt. Matt Prentice said the accident happened around 1:50...
GEP3 Scholarship Foundation benefits from golf outing
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 10, 2025
The sun may not have been shining, but the rain held off Monday to ensure the second annual Glenn Edward Porter III Memorial Golf Outing at Nemacolin Country Club went off without a hitch. Glenn, 20, ...
CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATES AT RINGGOLD
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June 10, 2025
Clever Adon of Donora (formerly of Ghana, West Africa) and Myleigh Mashburn of Monongahela were members of Ringgold High School’s Class of 2025 who participated in commencement ceremonies Monday eveni...