Person of interest in slaying now in custody
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May 15, 2025
The death of Jennah Seibert is still under investigation in Rostraver Township. By the MVI A person of interest in the slaying of a Rostraver Township woman last month has been arrested on unrelated c...
Proposed EF budget includes tax increase
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 15, 2025
The district’s finance and operations director said the basic education subsidy from the state is “ridiculous.” Elizabeth Forward’s proposed budget for the 202526 school year will have a property tax ...
6 candidates vying for 4 BVA school board seats
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 15, 2025
Five of the six candidates crossfiled to appear on both Democratic and Republican primary ballots May 20. The Belle Vernon Area School Board has a full slate of candidates running for four open seats ...
2 Republicans will vie for party’s nomination in Fallowfield Township race
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Primary Election 2025
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2025
The winner of the Republican nomination will likely square off against the lone Democrat on the ticket, David Diess. The upcoming primary election will determine who will secure a spot on the ballot t...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 15, 2025
Officer Jeffrey Toth accepted a new position elsewhere, and his K-9 partner Mitch will retire. Monongahela City Council said goodbye to two important members of the police force on Wednesday. During c...
Area man has traveled to all seven continents
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
May 14, 2025
Stephen Rudinec achieved the rare feat by visiting Antarctica in February. Stephen Rudinec can quickly recall the date his heart stopped during a stress test following shortness of breath: March 22, 2...
Taxes hold steady in BVA budget proposal
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2025
A vote on the preliminary spending plan will be taken next week. No tax hike is included in the Belle Vernon Area School District budget proposal that was unveiled at Tuesday’s work session. Crystal C...
Local PSU campus not recommended for closing in report
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May 14, 2025
University administrators say the Greater Allegheny branch “fulfills an essential role” by educating an underserved population. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Penn State New Kensington has “struggled to m...
Cherepko vs. Pero in district court judge race
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2025
McKeesport’s mayor is hoping to take on a new challenge. Longtime McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko is running against Joe Pero, a retired McKeesport police chief, for the McKeesport-based magisterial...
Seven candidates in West Mifflin council race
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2025
Four incumbents are hoping to earn another term in office. Several West Mifflin candidates are vying for one of four, four-year council seats. Incumbent Democrats Anthony J. Olasz, Dan Davis, Karen Sa...
NBV council alerted about Community Bank Park problem
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 14, 2025
A resident said some groups at the park refuse to share the soccer field. Officials in North Belle Vernon reminded residents that certain spaces — unless previously reserved — at North Belle Vernon Co...
Candidates hope to replace Macey in District 9 seat
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 14, 2025
For the first time in nearly 20 years, District 9 residents will have new representation on Allegheny County Council. Incumbent Bob Macey, the longest-serving member of the current council, announced ...
Bill to sell legal marijuana through state stores rejected by GOP-led panel
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By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA 
May 14, 2025
A leading Republican supporter of legal marijuana said the proposal would shut out the private sector and create logistical challenges. HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania Senate panel has rejected a bill adv...
Band of Brothers
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May 13, 2025
The brothers of several players showed up to cheer for Belle Vernon Area’s softball team during Monday’s WPIAL playoff game at Peters Township. They are Stephen Crawford (sister Lily), Logan Beech (Ta...
McKeesport Area superintendent asks for LSA grant help
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WHITE OAK
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 13, 2025
Donald MacFann made his first visit to council since being hired in January. McKeesport Area School District Superintendent Donald MacFann attended Monday’s workshop meeting in White Oak to introduce ...
Quattro challenges Vlasic in judicial race
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Primary Election Preview
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 13, 2025
Both candidates crossfiled and will appear on the GOP and Democratic tickets. First-term Magisterial District Judge Wayne Vlasic is being challenged by Jimi Quattro for the Monessen-based judicial sea...
Four candidates for Forward Township seat
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Primary Election Preview
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 13, 2025
Two Democrats and two Republicans are on the May 20 primary ballot. The ballot is as crowded as it has ever been in the race for a spot on the Forward Township board of supervisors. In the running for...
Car crashes in North Belle Vernon
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May 13, 2025
A crash took place shortly after 4 p.m. Monday in the 900 block of Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon. One vehicle rolled over, and part of a utility pole was sheared off. One male was transported to ...
Avenue of Flags raised in West Newton
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May 12, 2025
Richard Delong of West Newton Volunteer Fire Company and Patty Evans of West Newton helped set up the annual Avenue of Flags at West Newton Cemetery. Each flag is given by a family member in honor of ...
Elizabeth Township police receive accreditation
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2025
The designation will remain in effect for the next three years. The Elizabeth Township Police Department has become an accredited law enforcement agency. Chief Ken Honick announced at this month’s com...