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McKeesport
December 24, 2025
Clairton • Jameilah Janae McClain, 21, of Washington was charged with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment and disorderly conduct stemming from an alleged incident Dec. 4,...
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PENNSYLVANIA BRIEF
December 24, 2025
BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — A thunderous explosion Tuesday at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia killed at least two people, collapsed part of the building, sent fire shooting out and left people trappe...
Two-vehicle crash reported in Monessen
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December 24, 2025
Monessen firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident at 8:29 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Third Street and Schoonmaker Avenue. Crews assisted with traffic control and debris cleanup. One p...
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December 24, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, driven by consumers who continue to spend in the face of ...
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December 24, 2025
Port Vue police are looking for a suspect who allegedly committed several vehicle burglaries Monday night. The thefts took place in the 800 block of Elmwood Street and possibly other locations at appr...
Huge Powerball prize attracts lottery players
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December 23, 2025
Store manager Kristy Jackson works the register Monday afternoon at Duritza’s in Belle Vernon as the Powerball jackpot climbed to $1.6 billion. See the winning numbers on Page A5. Jeff Helsel / Mon Va...
Elizabeth Township OKs 2026 budget
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 23, 2025
The vote was unanimous, although Kyle Walk was a “reluctant yes.” Elizabeth Township commissioners gave final approval to the general fund and sanitary budgets for 2026 at a special meeting Monday. Th...
Rostraver Twp. approves 3-mill tax increase
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 23, 2025
Commissioners said rising health care costs made the hike necessary. During a special meeting Monday, Rostraver Township commissioners gave final approval to a budget that contains a 3-mill tax increa...
Study of water contamination from road salt flags problems
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
December 23, 2025
The Stroud Center sampled 1,200 bodies of water in three states, including Pennsylvania. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is widely used to prevent ice and reduce winter drivin...
Woman killed when tree falls on car in White Oak
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December 23, 2025
It happened along Jacks Run Road in White Oak. By the MVI A crash Sunday afternoon in White Oak resulted in the death of a 45-year-old woman after a tree fell on a couple’s car. A witness shared image...
Area woman killed in city shooting
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December 23, 2025
A Wilmerding woman was fatally shot late Sunday, according to Allegheny County Police. The victim was identified as Lisa Sharnell Epps, 50, by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Emergency...
North Charleroi approves budget with no tax hike
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 23, 2025
The borough raised real estate taxes by 2 mills in its 2025 spending plan. North Charleroi officials approved a balanced $881,244.88 spending plan for 2026 last week, keeping the property tax rate unc...
BVA Rotary donates EMS equipment
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December 23, 2025
The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club purchased seven pneumatic lift bag units for Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services, with help from a Rotary District 7305 Foundation grant. These units are very he...
Deluzio to investigate concession prices at sporting events
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December 23, 2025
The Congressman introduced a bill to look into pricing practices. By TAWNYA PANIZZI TribLive U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio can’t stomach the prices fans are paying for hot dogs and other concessions at prof...
Fallowfield Township VFC holds annual awards banquet
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December 23, 2025
Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters recently hosted their annual Christmas/ awards banquet. Shown, from left, are this year’s award winners: Firefighter of the year Zach Shawley, juni...
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Jackpot worth $180,000 shared by winning ticket in Monongahela
December 23, 2025
Six winning Treasure Hunt tickets from the Sunday drawing will split a jackpot prize of $180,000. Four winning tickets were sold by Lottery retailers in Luzerne, Allegheny, Erie and Washington countie...
Busy weekend for Santa in Elizabeth Township
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December 22, 2025
Elizabeth Township firefighters spent Saturday escorting Santa, Mrs. Claus and their helpers throughout the communities they serve, turning their fire trucks into makeshift sleighs and bringing smiles...
‘Emergency’ bill questioned at EF board meeting
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 22, 2025
Neither the school board, nor administration said who selected the contractor to perform the work at Central Elementary School. Questions over emergency plumbing and sewage work at an Elizabeth Forwar...