Monessen Eagles to aid family who lost Donora home in fire
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 4, 2024
A fundraiser is set for 3 to 7 p.m. July 13 at the Eagles club. The Monessen Fraternal Order of Eagles will host a fundraiser July 13 to benefit the Povrzenich family, who lost their Donora home in a ...
Charleroi councilmen clash over train incident at festival
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CHARLEROI
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 4, 2024
A train created a potential hazard by speeding through the borough during a fireworks display. A Charleroi councilman has owned up to a mistake made in planning for Magic City Saturday that led to a d...
The Fabulous Booze Brothers to rock the aquatorium
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By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
July 4, 2024
ROCKIN’ ON THE MON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES PREVIEW Rhyme & Reason will perform on the upper level of the Monongahela Aquatorium. The next show in Monongahela Aquatorium’s Rockin’ on the Mon summer conce...
PINE COVE CANNONBALL
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July 3, 2024
California Area High School senior Tristan Slavick, 17, does a cannonball dive into the pool Tuesday afternoon at the Pine Cove Beach Club in Charleroi. To purchase this photo and more from our online...
Record holiday travel expected
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 2, 2024
More than 70 million Americans are forecast to travel at least 50 miles. Busy roads, airports and train stations are expected as record travel is being forecast for the Fourth of July weekend. Motor c...
Coen granted extension for Carroll Twp. development
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 2, 2024
The company requested an additional 90 days to make changes suggested by local officials. Coen Market won’t receive final approval for its new location in Carroll Township for at least three more mont...
Purchase of football scoreboard OK’d
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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL BOARD
By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 2, 2024
Directors also approved several personnel matters at a brief meeting Tuesday. In a brief meeting Tuesday, the McKeesport Area School Board approved several personnel moves and the purchase of a new sc...
Valley could shine bright with lighthouses
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IT’S ETCHED IN STONE
July 2, 2024
Editor’s note: For the next few weeks, Ralph Stone will be writing about an imaginary family from Omaha, Neb., touring an imaginary version of the Mon Valley on a summer vacation. We’re publishing thi...
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July 2, 2024
The Mon Valley Independent won’t produce a newspaper or electronic edition on Thursday to mark the Independence Day holiday. The editorial department will return at 4 p.m. Thursday to gather and accep...
ON TOP OF THE PLAYGROUND
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July 2, 2024
Everett Jackson, 6, of Jefferson Hills sits on a platform after climbing to the top of a rope ladder at the Cedar Creek Park playground Monday afternoon. Jackson visited the park with his mother, Hann...
Former Washington County Courts employee files complaint
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
July 2, 2024
Elizabeth Sullivan claims she was dismissed for pointing out errors by Judge John DiSalle. KRISTIE LINDEN For the MVI A former Washington County Courts employee has filed a complaint alleging a county...
Help sought with hazardous Elizabeth Twp. intersection
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
Commissioners are exploring potential safety upgrades following a fatal June 1 motorcycle crash. Angela Tomanio of Monroeville appealed to Elizabeth Township commissioners Monday for better signage in...
Teen sentenced to up to 25 years in shooting death of classmate
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July 1, 2024
Amari Altomore’s mother read a statement in court to Terry Newton. By RENATTA SIGNORINI Trib Total Media A month ago, Bethany Altomore accepted her son’s high school diploma. His cap and gown were dra...
McKeesport accused of failing to respond to Right to Know requests
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
The city’s solicitor says many of the requests were in an email spam folder. McKeesport failed to respond to multiple Right to Know requests, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, whic...
Calif. glass artist hopes to inspire McKeesport youths
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By NYA O'NEAL noneal@yourmvi.com 
July 1, 2024
Jamie Guerrero is offering instruction in the art of glass blowing. An award-winning artist and glass craftsman is setting up shop in McKeesport to share his talents with the local community. Los Ange...
Voters sue over disqualified ballots
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 1, 2024
A county policy adopted in April no longer gives voters an opportunity to fix their mistakes. Seven Washington County voters sued the county on Monday over the board of elections’ new policy to concea...
Hundreds attend funeral for Donora firefighter
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 30, 2024
HONORING FALLEN FIREFIGHTER RHYS JUWAN TAYLOR - 1999-2024 A scholarship in his name is being created through sales of a T-shirt fundraiser. Beloved Donora firefighter Rhys Taylor was honorably laid to...
Monessen honors hometown boxing champ Michael Moorer
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2024
The city honored one of its most famous sons on Saturday, recognizing former world heavyweight boxing champion Michael Moorer at a festival in his honor. Michael Moorer received keys to the city at a ...