Monongahela Rotary donates dictionaries
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December 2, 2025
The Monongahela Rotary held its annual donation of new dictionaries to third-grade students at Ringgold North, Ringgold South and Madonna Catholic Regional School as part of its global Rotary dictiona...
Good Neighbors Grocery Dash helps local families
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December 2, 2025
The SPHS Monessen Family Center (MFC) joined three other local teams, Little Things for Little People, Gate of Heaven COGIC and Orchard Christian Fellowship – for the TeamHumanity Good Neighbor Grocer...
Glassport kicks off holidays with Winterfest celebration
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December 1, 2025
A collection of Christmas characters posed for a photo Saturday at the annual Christmas parade and Winterfest Celebration in Glassport. From left are Alli Csorba, Mrs. Claus, Santa, Chazdine Harmon, K...
Hydrant fails in midst of Elizabeth Township fire
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December 1, 2025
Fire Chief Adam Janosko said the township has been plagued by hydrant issues for years. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Firefighters in Elizabeth Township say they spent more than four hours at the scene of a...
GivingTuesday organizers hope for increase in donations
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 1, 2025
The annual charitable event set a record last year with $3.6 billion being given in the United States. GivingTuesday, an influential charitable movement following Black Friday and Small Business Satur...
BVA reminds families about winter procedures
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 1, 2025
The district explained how it determines when to use a Remote Learning day. Belle Vernon Area School District, in its monthly newsletter, reminded families what to do during the winter months, as incl...
Reopening of Coal Valley Road set for today
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 1, 2025
Turnpike Commission officials offered updates on the Expressway project. Coal Valley Road will reopen today as construction work moves forward with the Mon/Fayette Expressway. According to the Pennsyl...
Why your electric bill is rising this winter and how to prepare
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December 1, 2025
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive As residents in Western Pennsylvania finish hanging their holiday lights, electric companies warn that an estimated 1.3 million customers will be hit with higher bills and sh...
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December 1, 2025
Crews were on the scene Saturday after a fire broke out inside a home in North Charleroi. Firefighters were called to the 900 block of Conrad Avenue in North Charleroi for reports of a fire about 4 p....
Belle Vernon welcomes holiday season with Light-Up Night
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2025
The festivities had to be moved indoors due to Friday’s cold weather. Belle Vernon’s annual Light-Up Night on Friday was full of seasonal fun and joy. Held at Belle Vernon Fire Company’s social hall i...
Annual Zombek light display begins tonight
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2025
The Elizabeth Township holiday event features a 20-minute show and special visitors. One Elizabeth Township neighborhood will continue to glow a little brighter this upcoming holiday season. In what h...
Donora ushers in the holiday season with Twinkle Bright Night
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November 29, 2025
Lydia Oslowski, 9, and Lucy Oslowski, 7, of Monessen attended Twinkle Bright Night in Donora on Friday. The holiday event, presented by Donora Union Pharmacy and the Donora Smog Commemorative Committe...
Time capsule to contain legacy of Charleroi glassmaking
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 29, 2025
It will be buried at noon Monday in Meadow Avenue Park and won’t be opened for 100 years. Charleroi will close out one of the most defining chapters in its history with a ceremony meant to outlast all...
Goughnour, Pisciottano oppose hike in water rates
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 29, 2025
They contend Pennsylvania American’s proposal would cause financial strain for too many area residents. Two Mon Valley lawmakers say Pennsylvania American Water’s latest rate-hike request would put to...
Unseasonably cold weather to persist in Southwest Pa.
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November 29, 2025
Mixed precipitation is also in the forecast, including today and Sunday. By JACK TROY TribLive Get cozy, because frigid temperatures are here to stay in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The National Weather...
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November 29, 2025
One person was hospitalized after multi-vehicle collision Friday evening in Rostraver Township. Westmoreland Public Safety said the crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. along the 900 block of Rostraver...
MVI’s Christmas Cheer Club returns to help with holidays
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 28, 2025
Gifts for children in need can be dropped off starting Monday morning. The Mon Valley Independent’s Christmas Cheer Club will kick off Monday, continuing a decades-long tradition of fulfilling holiday...
Donora native to run against Reschenthaler
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November 28, 2025
Democrat Alan Bradstock will hold a campaign kickoff event next week. By the MVI A Donora native has announced he will seek the 14th Congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler. A...
Skill games again avoid regulation in Pennsylvania
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November 28, 2025
A dispute over the level of taxation and accusations of retribution derailed another attempt to regulate them. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This year’s state budget did...
Belle Vernon Area Rotarians honored with prestigious Paul Harris Fellows awards
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November 28, 2025
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or who have contributions made in their name to the Rotary. For the MVI Seven Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club members were hono...