Local attorney was killed days before German surrender
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May 23, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI At 4 feet, 11 inches tall a...
Salvation Army thanks community for ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ donations
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 23, 2026
The food was collected and dropped off by postal workers from Charleroi and Monessen. The Mon Valley Salvation Army recently received a major food donation through the National Association of Letter C...
Memorial Day services set in the Mon Valley
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May 23, 2026
By the MVI Memorial Day is a national day of mourning created to honor those in the United States military who died in defense of our country. Traditionally, communities commemorate the day with parad...
Ringgold crowns prom king and queen
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May 23, 2026
Mason Colich and Celina Portal are this year’s prom king and queen at Ringgold High School. Submitted
I-70 crash affects traffic
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May 23, 2026
A vehicle crash Friday afternoon resulted in a temporary road closure on Interstate 70 West between the Route 51 Pittsburgh/ Uniontown exit and the Arnold City exit. One patient was transported by Ros...
LDI cohort offers recommendations to Monongahela
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May 23, 2026
The strategic plan was developed through months of collaborative work involving several groups. For the MVI Community leaders, residents, stakeholders and regional partners gathered Wednesday at the A...
Show of patriotism in Allegheny County
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May 23, 2026
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus and his office joined with Amy Brant and her crew at Allegheny County Veterans Services during the lunch hour Friday to distribute 576 flags to pedestrians and mot...
Young fans watch EF softball team advance
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May 22, 2026
Elizabeth Forward softball fans Logan Bodnar, 8, left, and Lucas Matyasovsky, 8, pose for a photo before the first pitch of Thursday’s WPIAL Class 4A semifinal game at Gateway High School in Monroevil...
Junior commissioners making a difference in Elizabeth Township
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 22, 2026
They all completed projects over the past year to enhance the community. Elizabeth Township’s junior commissioners were recognized for their service to the community as some of their terms are coming ...
Electric bills to increase for area residents on June 1
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May 22, 2026
The rate hikes will affect customers of Duquesne Light & West Penn Power. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Pennsylvanians should expect to pay more on their electric bills come June, including customers of Duq...
Tax increase included in Ringgold budget proposal
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 22, 2026
District officials said rising costs in several areas make the hike necessary. Escalating special education, health care and transportation costs left few options as the Ringgold School directors rece...
Monessen prepares for ‘Music in the Park’ series
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By By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@youmivi 
May 22, 2026
It will open with a concert by the Billy Price Band on June 27. .com Monessen is gearing up for its second annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series, which will feature four different weekend p...
Residents monitor deteriorating Westwood land
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
May 22, 2026
Several of them asked council to take action at this week’s meeting. West Mifflin council held a public hearing prior to Wednesday’s meeting for a Zoning Text Amendment that altered provisions of Chap...
Volunteers work to bring Memorial Day traditions back to Belle Vernon Cemetery
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May 21, 2026
Thanks to the efforts of a group of volunteers, led by Donna Santoro, flags were placed on veterans’ graves and a Memorial Day service will be held at the Belle Vernon Cemetery. By the MVI On a recent...
EF approves tentative budget with tax increase
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2026
Several staffing positions were eliminated and two administrators resigned from their positions. The proposed general fund budget for the 2026-27 school year passed unanimously at Elizabeth Forward, a...
Charleroi Area budget holds the line on taxes
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 21, 2026
District officials said retiree and replacement staffing changes helped reduce costs. Rising cyber school charter tuition, health care expenses and special education costs continue to pressure the Cha...
McKeesport Area prom royalty
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May 21, 2026
McKeesport Area High School will celebrate prom tonight. Shown are members of the 2026 prom court, front row, from left, Teagan Gallagher, Kelsey Alesius, Ni’Zhay Jefferson, Rakihya Freeman and Kimia ...
Water main break in McKeesport
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May 21, 2026
Drivers are alerted to use caution in downtown McKeesport as crews work to resolve a water main break on Walnut Street. As of press time Wednesday, the road was closed between Lysle Boulevard and Sixt...
Monongahela Main Street project will tell the stories behind historic buildings
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 21, 2026
MMSP’s Rivers of Steel project will include the development of a series of “storytelling posters” designed to be placed throughout store windows. The Monongahela Main Street Program is in the final st...
Bartolotta tops Buchtan in Senate GOP primary
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 20, 2026
The incumbent won on the strength of an impressive showing in Washington County. Republican voters in Pennsylvania’s 46th Senatorial District handed incumbent Sen. Camera Bartolotta another primary vi...