Local trail council gearing up for annual Yough N’ Roll
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
September 10, 2024
The bike rides will be followed by a Party on the Trail at the Boston Trail Access in Elizabeth Township. The Mon/Yough Trail Council is inviting the public to its 30th annual Yough N’ Roll celebratio...
PA CareerLink Mon Valley sets open house
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 10, 2024
It will take place Thursday at the organization’s new Charleroi office. PA CareerLink Mon Valley will host an open house Thursday to share information and resources with area residents, employers and ...
Elizabeth Township police say goodbye to intern
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 10, 2024
Jenna Dale has expressed interest in possibly joining the department in the future. Elizabeth Township Police Chief Ken Honick recognized a department intern in a “happy but sad moment” at Monday’s co...
Council considers options for CDBG
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MONONGAHELA
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
September 10, 2024
The city will have about $312K to spend next year. Monongahela council discussed possible uses for the city’s 2025 Community Development Block Grant money during its work session Monday morning. Johan...
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September 10, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling it “unserious and unacceptable,” House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected on Monday a proposal from Speaker Mike Johnson that links continued government funding for s...
Charleroi hosts Little Great Race
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September 9, 2024
Anna Heath, 5, of Speers reacts as she crosses the finish line Saturday at the Little Great Race in Charleroi. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent. com. ...
McKeesport cleanup held as competition
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
September 9, 2024
The three teams combined to pick up 83 bags of garbage in the city. McKeesport held a community cleanup contest during the last week of August and Labor Day Weekend as part of an initiative to pick up...
Car crashes becoming concern in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 9, 2024
Council members were asked to take action to improve safety at last week’s meeting. An increased number of vehicle accidents in Charleroi have officials wondering how to best address the problem. Duri...
Rostraver library offers lessons to improve computer skills
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 9, 2024
Interested people can sign up for the one-on-one instruction by contacting the library. Rostraver Public Library will offer a free program to help people advance their computer skills. The program pro...
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser set for Elrama fire victims
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 9, 2024
It will take place Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Monongahela. Family, friends and strangers have come to the aid of the victims of a tragic Aug. 23 fire in the Elrama community of Union Township that ...
Trump plans event in Smithton area
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By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media 
September 9, 2024
The former president will deliver a speech Sept. 23 at an undetermined farm. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Southwestern Pennsylvania this month to speak at an event in Westmo...
Local firefighter took on challenge in Montana
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 7, 2024
Casey Donahoe volunteered to battle wildfires in the state. A lifetime member of Rainbow Volunteer Fire Company in White Oak spent one of the hottest months of the year battling wildfires in Montana. ...
Pa. voters can cast provisional ballot if mail ballot is rejected
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 7, 2024
That was the ruling of a Commonwealth Court panel in a case brought by Butler County. A state court ruled Thursday that Pennsylvania voters will be able to submit a provisional ballot for Election Day...
Cheerleader in Training
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September 7, 2024
California held Youth Football and Cheer night at Friday’s game against Waynesburg. Midget League cheerleader Presley Solomon was lifted up by Ava Bojtos, Addison Gregory and Morgan Ziglear. To purcha...
Monessen native’s family foundation donates $40K to WCCC for scholarships
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September 7, 2024
Robert “Bob” Miner Jr., who was raised in Monessen, has a deep connection to Westmoreland County. For the MVI The Robert Miner Family Foundation, based in Greensburg, recently donated $40,000 to Westm...
Borough building upgrade set
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DONORA
By KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI 
September 7, 2024
Bids on the project will be awarded later this month. Donora Council will hold a special meeting later this month to award bids for the cleaning and rehabilitation of the exterior of the borough build...
West Newton youth center to pilot workforce program for 6 interns
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September 7, 2024
The plan is to repurpose an abandoned truck the Waypoint nonprofit acquired when it purchased a former lumber mill on Mallard Street, where the youth center relocated last fall. By JEFF HIMLER TribLiv...
Trump’s inner circle pushes U.S. Steel sale
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By By RYAN DETO TribLive 
September 7, 2024
He has previously pledged to block the proposed purchase by Nippon Steel. Former President Donald Trump was quick to announce his opposition earlier this year to a proposed $14.9 billion sale of U.S. ...
Former employees shocked by closing of Charleroi glass plant
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 6, 2024
The long-time business will cease operations by the end of the year. People who built their lives, families and legacies making glass in Charleroi are at a loss for words. One day after Anchor Hocking...