Gov. Shapiro calls for end to political violence
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September 17, 2025
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett also participated in the Eradicate Hate Global Summit. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Gov. Tom Corbett, politicians from differ...
West Mifflin Council addresses code violations
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 17, 2025
Staff hours may be changed to allow easier communication with borough residents. Several members of West Mifflin Borough Council brought up concerns about dilapidated properties in the area during Tue...
New MVI bus is on the road
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
The brightly colored vehicle can be seen throughout the Valley. The Mon Valley Independent is officially on the move — and hard to miss. A newly wrapped Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority bus now carrie...
Fugitive discovered in clothes dryer
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September 17, 2025
Devonta Youngblood was sought on multiple warrants. By the MVI A Homewood man wanted on multiple warrants was taken into custody after being located hiding in a clothes dryer. Devonta Youngblood, 32, ...
Mounted police unit presented $25K grant
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY
September 17, 2025
Members of the Mounted Unit attended specialized training in large animal rescue and identified a critical need for equipment that could save both animals and people during emergencies. By the MVI The...
2 wanted on animal cruelty charges
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
Dogs found chained behind their vacant apartment have been turned over to an animal rescue organization. Two people are facing charges after police discovered two neglected dogs chained behind a vacan...
Woman accused of attacking neighbor’s home with hammer
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
The suspect was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. A Clairton woman who claimed to be the “goddaughter of Donald Trump” is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking her 77-year-old...
Attempted homicide charges filed in 2024 attack
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 17, 2025
A Fayette City man has been charged with attempted homicide nearly a year after state police say he physically assaulted and shot another man at a residence in Fayette City following the discovery of ...
Child dies in Elizabeth Twp. fire
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 16, 2025
The fire marshal is investigating the cause of the early-morning blaze. A 4-year-old boy has died after an Elizabeth Township house fire that broke out early Monday morning. According to our news part...
White Oak welcomes Binder as new police chief
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 16, 2025
The position has been open since Mark Sargent retired in March. After months of searching, White Oak introduced new Police Chief Jason Binder at Monday’s council meeting. Binder, a resident of Mt. Leb...
Conditional use request for solar panel farm approved
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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 16, 2025
Representatives from Pivot Energy were at Monday’s meeting to answer residents’ questions about the project. Rostraver Township commissioners voted Monday to grant a conditional use request for a sola...
EF to welcome new members into hall of fame
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September 16, 2025
An induction banquet will be held Saturday morning at the Georgetown Center in Pleasant Hills. For the MVI Elizabeth Forward High School will hold its 28th annual Hall of Fame events this weekend. Nin...
Summer bash celebration in Donora
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September 15, 2025
Kayla Smolk of Brownsville looks at a tarantula held by Copeland Whitfield of the Pittsburgh Zoo during Saturday’s Summer Bash in Donora. The event was sponsored by the Donora Smog Commemorative Commi...
Cost of health insurance to soar unless subsidies are extended
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September 15, 2025
Congressional Democrats have threatened to shut down the government at the end of the month if there’s no new agreement. WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax cred...
Mon Valley Performing Arts Academy plans permanent arts facility in California
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 15, 2025
The Mon Valley Performing Arts Academy has announced plans to secure a permanent, turn-key facility in the heart of California Borough. The proposed space will serve as the new home for MVPAA’s growin...
Water safety class held at YMCA in response to tragic drowning
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 15, 2025
Saturday’s event offered a demonstration on how to save someone in trouble, along with advice for avoiding danger in the water. In the wake of a heartbreaking tragedy in Donora earlier this summer, a ...
Township’s storm sewer, sanitary lines inspected
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 15, 2025
Commissioners expect the Boston Fieldhouse project to be completed right on schedule. Elizabeth Township storm sewer and sanitary lines were inspected last month, pothole patching has been done and th...
Pisciottano seeks to reform RACP process
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 15, 2025
His bill would make the bidding more transparent. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano recently introduced legislation aimed at improving transparency and closing loopholes in the Redevelopment Assistance Capi...
Brush fire in Rostraver Township
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September 15, 2025
Firefighters from Rostraver Township responded to a brush fire Sunday evening in the 200 block of Somers Street. The call initially came in as a reported structure fire, but when first responders arri...
YOUTH NIGHT AT CALIFORNIA
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September 13, 2025
Aubrey George, Madelyn Casey and Gabby Pollock cheered for the Trojans on Friday as California Area celebrated Youth Night during its football game against Bentworth. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independ...