Sensory-friendly event returns to Allen’s Haunted Hayrides
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 11, 2025
It offers the fun of the normal presentation, but in a less frightening way. On Sept. 19, a beloved local attraction Allen’s Haunted Hayrides in Smock will host its fourth annual sensory-friendly nigh...
Mon Valley man charged with assaulting woman
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 11, 2025
A North Charleroi man is accused of beating a woman he was supposed to drive home from work, leaving her hospitalized with facial fractures. According to Charleroi Regional Police, Officer Kolton Rams...
Fun on one wheel
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September 10, 2025
Belle Vernon Area Middle School baseball coach Kevin Rossini of Monongahela traded his bat for balance Tuesday afternoon, cruising through Mingo Creek County Park on his electric unicycle. Jeff Helsel...
Elizabeth Township OKs parcel subdivisions for EQT’s well pads
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 10, 2025
The move was necessary because of an appeals court ruling in June. On Monday, Elizabeth Township commissioners approved a subdivision of parcels request from EQT Production Company, formerly Olympus E...
Revised cost of generator project far exceeds NBV’s grant money
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 10, 2025
Borough officials are searching for a solution to avoid returning the grant. A project to install an emergency generator at the fire department social hall has run into trouble, as North Belle Vernon ...
Rescued man expresses thanks to Charleroi Fire Department
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 10, 2025
After being pulled from a trench two weeks ago, he showed up at Monday’s firemen’s meeting. Two weeks after being buried in a collapsed trench, the man at the center of one of Charleroi’s most intense...
Glassport eyes alternatives to trick-or-treating
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
September 10, 2025
It may be replaced with trunk or treat or a community event. Citing dwindling participation, the borough of Glassport is considering doing away with door-to-door trick-or-treating. At Tuesdays worksho...
Sampson’s Mills church to hold open house for anniversary
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 10, 2025
Historic artifacts will be on display Saturday afternoon. Saturday will mark the culmination of Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church’s 125th anniversary celebrations. Loving their neighbors since 1900,...
Fall tree adoption event planned in McKeesport
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September 10, 2025
Every fall and spring, Tree Pittsburgh’s Tree Adoption Program provides trees and shrubs at no cost for residents throughout Allegheny County. Tree Pittsburgh takes many factors into consideration whe...
BVA board discusses security proposal with Rostraver Twp.
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 10, 2025
The board may vote on the arrangement at its Sept. 16 meeting. During Tuesday’s agenda meeting, the Belle Vernon Area school board talked about a final version of an armed security agreement with the ...
‘Sweets and smiles’ on Grandparents Day
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September 9, 2025
Georgia Whipkey joined her twin grandsons, Declan and Ryan Long, kindergartners at California Area Elementary School, for Monday’s “Sweets and Smiles with Grandparents” event in the school cafeteria. ...
Teen accused of stabbing cousin at football game
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 9, 2025
A witness told police that Daron Carpenter was involved in an ongoing dispute with the victim. Charges have been filed against a 17-year-old arrested Sunday for a stabbing at a youth football game at ...
David Brown was Monongahela’s first WWII casualty
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
September 9, 2025
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI Suddenly and without warnin...
Mon River Arts Penguin Project promises a magic carpet ride with ‘Aladdin Jr.’
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 9, 2025
The musical, based on Disney’s animated movie, will feature performances Thursday through Sunday. The Penguin Project at Mon River Arts will introduce audiences to a whole new world with this year’s p...
McKeesport’s Kane Center to host annual Fun Walk
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September 9, 2025
The Kane Foundation was formed to raise private funds to enhance the quality of life for residents at Kane Community Living Centers. By the MVI The Kane Foundation will host the 14th annual Joan Burns...
Fayette girl’s death leads to additional child abuse charges
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September 9, 2025
Doctors determined that her 6-year-old brother was also subjected to severe abuse and neglect. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Additional child abuse charges were filed Monday against two women who are ...
Grant sought to replace 2 Forward Township bridges
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 9, 2025
Efforts are also underway to rehab the Gallatin-Sunnyside boat ramp. With nearly $1 million in past grant funding already secured, Forward Township is turning its attention to the next round — includi...
Letters to remind residents about quality of life ordinance
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 9, 2025
They will get a few weeks to correct any potential violations before enforcement begins. Elizabeth Township residents will be receiving letters regarding the township’s quality of life ordinance. Code...
Crossing the finish line together at Little Great Race
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September 8, 2025
Julie Marsich of North Charleroi completes the Little Great Race Saturday in Charleroi alongside Kaiori, who was the only dog to run in the event. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery...
Arrest made in stabbing at game
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 8, 2025
Classes are canceled today in Ringgold School District, but counselors will be made available. One person was stabbed Sunday afternoon at a youth football game in Carroll Township. The Washington Coun...