Elizabeth officials review Riverwalk Project plans
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 24, 2025
Construction is expected to start by springtime. Tentative plans for Elizabeth Borough’s Riverwalk Project were discussed during Tuesday’s meeting. The project would create an ADA-compliant walking tr...
No quick end in sight to budget standoff
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 24, 2025
Republicans & Democrats continue to blame each other as communities begin to feel the effects. Pennsylvania is now one of just two states without a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year — and the consequ...
Charleroi Area homecoming royalty
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September 24, 2025
Charleroi Area High School will host homecoming festivities on Friday when the Cougars take on Sto-Rox High School at Myron Pottios Stadium. This year’s homecoming court candidates are, from left, Cha...
Accident shuts down road in Charleroi
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September 24, 2025
Charleroi firefighters responded to a vehicle accident early Tuesday morning in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue. The road was temporarily closed while crews worked the scene. It reopened around 8 a.m...
SOCCER SNACK
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September 23, 2025
Belle Vernon Area Middle School soccer players Rosewyn Roberts and Kennedy Curcio had a halftime snack at the BVA High School girls soccer game Monday against Steel Valley. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley...
Rostraver seeking new provider for animal control
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 23, 2025
Solicitor Joseph Dalfonso said it’s a growing problem for area communities. Rostraver Township commissioners learned Monday that the township’s animal control service recently resigned. Township Manag...
White House blocked U.S. Steel’s decision to stop processing in Illinois
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September 23, 2025
The Trump administration intervened under the terms of a new agreement with Nippon Steel. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The White House said Monday that it intervened under the terms of a three-month-old nat...
Monessen School District to host 3rd annual Wall of Fame ceremony
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 23, 2025
Five more alumni will be inducted during an Oct. 18 ceremony at the high school. Monessen City School District will hold its third annual “Wall of Fame” ceremony with a red carpet event at 6 p.m. Oct....
Serra Catholic homecoming royalty
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September 23, 2025
Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport announced its 2025 homecoming court. From left are Brady Vrcic, Laura Schanck, Maxwell Black, Abby Genes, Tyler Sapida, Gabriella Cain, Madison Berko, Bodi Rie...
Valley man accused of holding woman against her will at gunpoint
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 23, 2025
John Steven Chmiel, 46, of Monongahela, was denied bail due to the severity of the charges. A Monongahela man is accused of kidnapping a woman and threatening her with a loaded gun if she tried to lea...
Donora Historical Society to host annual Cement City walking tours
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September 23, 2025
This year marks the 108th year for Donora’s National Historic District. For the MVI Cement City, one of the most venerable facets of Donora’s long and storied history, will be the focus of another spe...
Man accused of punching police officer during arrest
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 23, 2025
A McKeesport man is accused of punching a police officer in the face during a domestic incident Saturday. Clarence Gunter, 23, was charged with aggravated assault, strangulation, two counts of simple ...
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church to host vendor/craft show
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September 23, 2025
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church deacons will host a vendor/craft show and sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The church is located at 442 Rehoboth Road in Rostraver Township. Some items featured wil...
PennWest students share grief, faith at Charlie Kirk memorial
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 22, 2025
Several speakers reflected on the message he brought to the political arena. Alexis Wieland wants to help make sure that the mission that defined Charlie Kirk’s life continues long after his shocking ...
Electric bikes, dirt bikes are becoming safety issue
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NORTH BELLE VERNON
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 22, 2025
Borough officials are asking residents to report any illegal activity. North Belle Vernon officials are again urging residents to call 911 when they see unsafe or illegal activity — especially involvi...
Pisciottano part of effort to require insurance coverage for vaccines
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 22, 2025
He’s teaming with two other state senators to introduce new health care legislation. After the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meetings las...
Sky Pilot closes out Monessen’s free summer concert series
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September 22, 2025
Sky Pilot was the featured act Sunday at the summer concert series in Monessen’s City Park. Band members are Doug Knight, Tammy Colt, John Borrelli, Dan Ruoff, Jimmy Deglau, Joe Niedzalkoski and Mark ...
Two-car crash on Lenity School Road
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September 22, 2025
A two-vehicle accident occurred Sunday in the 600 block of Lenity School Road in Rostraver Township. One patient was transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services to a local hospital. Rostra...
Motorcycle accident in Rostraver Township
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September 22, 2025
A motorcycle accident occured Sunday in the 800 block of Rostraver Road. One patient was transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services to a landing zone on Finley Road to be transferred to S...
Western Pa. theaters, museums struggling with funding and audience retention
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September 22, 2025
Trends are positive, but the numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels. By ALEXIS PAPALIA TribLive On stages across Western Pennsylvania, the drama unfolding isn’t only scripted — it’s real. Five ye...