Carroll Township supervisors asked to help stop speeding
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 8, 2026
Residents cited problems in the Craven Hill area and on part of Gearing Road. Speeding drivers barreling through Carroll Township neighborhoods have left residents frustrated and afraid, prompting res...
Elizabeth Township home damaged by fire
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
The residents weren’t home at the time of the blaze, but a dog died of smoke inhalation. A house fire occurred Tuesday morning in the Blythedale section of Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Township Fire ...
Elizabeth Forward to stage epic musical, ‘The Prince of Egypt’
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
“The Prince of Egypt: The Musical,” follows the life of Moses, the prince of Egypt, to his leading the children of Israel out of Egypt. Elizabeth Forward High School students will go on a journey to a...
Bank representative provides update on Monessen School District’s financial services
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
School board members asked if a Community Bank official could take part in a financial literacy class. Monessen school board heard from one of its bank representatives Tuesday night to discuss the ser...
McKeesport school board gets feasibility study update
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
Draw Collective representatives provided several options for renovations at the high school. Last week, an architectural firm presented McKeesport Area school board members with an ongoing feasibility...
Duquesne Light asks feds to lower costs customers pay to power plants
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April 8, 2026
Customers would save an estimated $10 per month, according to the company. By JACK TROY TribLive Duquesne Light is making the case that power plants are paid too much for the promise of providing elec...
U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
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April 8, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he...
GE Vernova buys Rostraver warehouse
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 7, 2026
Township officials are uncertain about what the company plans to do with the property. GE Vernova, formerly part of General Electric, spent $70 million to purchase a distribution center in Rostraver l...
Charleroi council discusses mowing costs at vacant properties
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 7, 2026
It has become too time consuming for the street department to handle. With warmer weather arriving and grass-growing season already under way, Charleroi council is preparing to hire outside help to ke...
Elizabeth Townships addresses e-bike, scooter safety
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April 7, 2026
Safety and damage concerns have been expressed in the township. By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com E-bike and scooter safety was the main topic of conversation among Elizabeth Township commissioners ...
Westmoreland County’s housing director named to state housing board
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April 7, 2026
Michael Washowich has headed Westmoreland’s housing authority since 2002. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Washowich has been appointed to ...
State police searching for man accused of sex crimes against minor
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April 7, 2026
Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a man accused of raping a minor. An arrest warrant has been issued for 42-year-old Matthew Barth of Eighty Four. Barth is facing numerous charges, including r...
POLICE LOG
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McKeesport
April 7, 2026
Donora • Michael William Ulery, 32, of Donora was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Saturday, court records state. McKeesport • Eric Barl...
Hunting for Easter eggs in North Belle Vernon
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April 6, 2026
Above, Celeste Silva, 6, filled her basket Saturday at North Belle Vernon’s annual Easter egg hunt. With her are David and Laura Silva of North Belle Vernon.  See more photos on A4 and in our online p...
Anti-retaliation law provides extra protection for tenants
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
It’s similar to laws that already exist in other parts of the state. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed a new anti-retaliation bill that would give tenants in Allegheny County additional...
EF elementary schools stress community involvement
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 6, 2026
The principal of the two schools gave a presentation on how students have interacted with the surrounding area. Greenock and Mount Vernon elementary school students have been getting involved in the c...
Energy audit set at YMCA
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 6, 2026
The facility is hoping to run more efficiently. A new energy audit at the Mon Valley YMCA could lead to lower operating costs and more money for youth development, aquatics and outreach programs. The ...