Nativity comes to life at Harmony Acres
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
Area residents braved the cold Friday night to enjoy the depiction of the first Christmas. Despite Friday night’s low temperatures, the second annual Living Nativity at Harmony Acres still carried on ...
Pain hasn’t faded two years after Amari Altomore’s tragic death
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
His family is working to preserve the memory of the 16-year-old Monessen resident. Bethany Altomore relives her son Amari’s last days on earth in her head every day. She recalls him begging for his li...
Project Christmas is part of Ciss’ House of Hope’s service to the community
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December 14, 2024
Children receive two gifts and a dinner at the event, which takes place today at Life Giving Community Church in McKeesport. By COLETTE FUNCHES McKeesport Community Newsroom Whenever you think of a sp...
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December 14, 2024
State officials will conduct another canvass of the area next week. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive State environmental officials intend next week to canvass the section of North Belle Vernon targeted for a ma...
Annual toy distribution set for Sunday
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
Karl Weigand conducts the event at Central Volunteer Fire Station in Elizabeth Township. For the ninth year, Elizabeth Township resident Karl Weigand is giving back to his community and the surroundin...
One person hurt in Rostraver accident
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December 14, 2024
Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a car accident Friday on Ridge Road near Todd Farm Road in Rostraver Township. One person was transported to a local hospital by Rostraver West Newton EM...
Council seat likely to stay open until February
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DONORA
By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
December 14, 2024
The process of filling it is expected to begin with an appointment to the vacancy board next month. The vacant spot on Donora Council will remain empty until at least February. The seat has been vacan...
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 14, 2024
An Easton, Pa., woman has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with a 2023 crash that killed 20-year-old Charleroi resident Glenn Porter in Delaware. According to television station WBOC, C...
Rostraver police fulfill Christmas wishes with ‘Santa Cop’ program
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
More than 100 people participated in Thursday’s event at the Walmart in Rostraver Township. The Rostraver Township Police Department held its annual “Santa Cop” program Thursday at Walmart, where offi...
Davis addresses former Century III Mall area
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Davis addresses former Century III Mall area
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
The lieutenant governor discussed the state’s role in replacing the once popular shopping center with new economic opportunities. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited the former Century III Mall site Thursda...
Chorus to approve U.S. Steel sale grows louder
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By JACK TROY TribLive 
December 13, 2024
A rally to support the Nippon Steel purchase was held Thursday at the company’s Clairton plant. United Steelworkers President David McCall was only mentioned once by name Thursday afternoon at a rally...
Sen. Brewster honored by McKeesport school board
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
He was recognized for helping the district during his many years of service. State Sen. James Brewster was recognized by the McKeesport Area school board at Thursday’s meeting. Board President Mark Ho...
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By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
December 13, 2024
The increase will cost the average property owner about $50 more per year. The average Donora property owner will pay about $4 more each month in taxes after council approved its 2025 budget, which in...
Unpaid trash bills remain an issue
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MONESSEN
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
An amnesty program barely made a dent in the problem. Monessen launched an amnesty program for property owners to pay their delinquent garbage bills earlier this year, but it proved to be unsuccessful...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2024
An East McKeesport woman is facing assault and child endangerment charges stemming from an alleged incident where an Uber driver refused her service Thursday. Kimberly Andrews, 25, is charged with agg...
ANNITA GARIBALDI SOCIETY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS
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December 13, 2024
Twenty-eight members and guests of the Annita Garibaldi Society gathered Dec. 4 to start the holiday season with a Christmas sing-along, led by Ron Price and accompanied by his wife, society President...
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
December 13, 2024
Affected residents and business owners will receive notifications. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County officials said they suspect just 3% of its water system contains lead service lines and ha...
‘Tis the season to show school spirit
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December 12, 2024
These young fans showed their school spirit at the Bentworth High School wrestling match in Bentleyville last evening. Shown, in front, are Romeo Porter, Brayden Bernett and Ty Watson; back row, from ...
White Oak Athletic board struggling with lack of volunteers, building upkeep
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 12, 2024
The volunteers approached borough council to ask for help. Members of White Oak’s Athletic Association addressed council at Monday’s workshop meeting about the problems they are having as volunteers. ...