Trump support is wildcard as Pa. governor election nears
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November 19, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro will likely face Republican Stacy Garrity, a strong ally of the president. By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Democrats feel confident they’ll prevail in next yea...
BVA approves high school projects for summer of ’26
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 19, 2025
The board authorized a chiller replacement, along with upgrades to the gym and nearby bathrooms. The Belle Vernon Area school board voted Tuesday to move forward with three major projects at the high ...
Experts criticize 50-year mortgage proposal
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November 19, 2025
An HMA Mortgage official calls the idea a “generational debt” trap. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive To address mounting concerns about housing affordability, President Donald Trump recently floated the pro...
Officials refute claims of backdoor salary deal for former purchasing director
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
November 19, 2025
Kristopher Cardiff has been charged with misappropriating more than $9,800. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas on Tuesday refuted defense claims that the criminal ...
Baldwin EMS hoping for more subscriptions
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WEST MIFFLIN
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 19, 2025
Council members urged the community to consider supporting the service. Baldwin Emergency Medical Services chief Todd Plunkett said during Tuesday’s West Mifflin council meeting that the second mailin...
Monessen Lions spread warmth at family center
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November 19, 2025
Monessen Lions Club recently donated hats, scarves, gloves and socks to be included with the Monessen Family Center’s Angel Tree project. Shown, from left, are family center youth specialist Rayna Win...
Monessen students help plant trees
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November 18, 2025
The Monessen Shade Tree Commission recently received trees through TreePennsylvania’s Fall 2025 Bare Root Tree grant program. The Shade Tree Commission celebrated its Arbor Day on Saturday by adding 1...
Rezoning sought for recovery housing in Donora
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 18, 2025
Many residents turned out to oppose the request, saying the facility would be better in another location. The Donora Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing Monday amidst scrutiny from residents...
Rostraver OKs land use plan for Dunkin’ Donuts
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 18, 2025
It will be built across the street from the current Dunkin’ location. Rostraver Township commissioners approved a land use plan Monday for a new Dunkin’ Donuts location in the township. The board unan...
City Mission shop in Rostraver to close
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 18, 2025
A company spokesperson declined to address shutdown rumors involving the Uniontown and Monongahela locations. For years, shoppers stopping into the City Mission Thrift Store in Rostraver Township coul...
Sentence for ex-McKeesport officer who stole $1M leaves police union fuming
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November 18, 2025
Joseph Osinski was ordered to serve nine to 18 months in alternative housing, which the union calls a “travesty of justice.” By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A former McKeesport detective and union financi...
Time to get ‘merry and bright’ as Monongahela is set to usher in the holidays
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November 18, 2025
The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the community to come eat, drink, shop, listen to music and get in the holiday spirit at Friday’s event. By the MVI Merry and Bright Night will kick o...
Live Casino marks fifth anniversary as officials tout community impact
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November 18, 2025
It has contributed $800M to the local economy since opening in 2020. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive It was not exactly a roll of the dice when Live Casino Pittsburgh opened five years ago at Westmorelan...
Westmoreland County detention center passes state inspections
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November 18, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center has been given a clean bill of health by state inspectors. Inspections conducted this month by the Pennsylvania Department ...
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Glassport
November 18, 2025
Clairton • Sarah Pritt, 44, address unknown was charged with prohibited acts and public drunkenness stemming from an alleged incident Oct. 26, court records state. Glassport • Chelsey Mydlowski, 35, o...
Tigers’ fans show support in title game
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November 17, 2025
McKeesport students cheer from the stands Saturday during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game between the Tigers and Aliquippa at Pine-Richland High School in Gibsonia. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Indep...
Water rates may rise for Pennsylvania American Water customers in McKeesport
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 17, 2025
Pennsylvania American Water has asked the PUC to approve a rate increase. Water bills may be increasing in areas of the Mon Valley. Pennsylvania American Water is proposing an approximate $14-a-month ...
Monessen school district addresses safety concerns
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November 17, 2025
Superintendent Robert Motte said the schools are “a safe place for all students and staff.” By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Monessen City School District officials have taken steps to reassure f...
Charleroi Area High School back in Academic League
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 17, 2025
Students will compete with five other area schools in a quiz-bowl format. The Academic League has returned to Charleroi Area High School, bringing back a competitive academic program that connects stu...
Local safe parking area designated for truckers
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 17, 2025
It’s located at the southbound weigh station off Interstate 79 in Washington County. Commercial drivers traveling through the Mon Valley now have more safe parking options along Interstate 79. Pennsyl...