Charleroi considers Savvy Citizen to alert residents
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 8, 2025
The communication platform would enable borough officials to send out instant notices. Charleroi Council is weighing the adoption of Savvy Citizen, a real-time communication platform designed to impro...
Annual Paws in the Park fundraiser held in Monessen
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September 8, 2025
Link, a golden retriever, gets his start with Kristina Luko of California and runs to his owner, Dan Godla of Monessen, as Mon Valley Paws hosted its fifth annual Paws in the Park Saturday at the Mone...
Legislation introduced in response to child’s death
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 8, 2025
State Rep. Ryan Warner wants to establish child torture as a felony offense. In response to the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey in Fayette County, state Rep. Ryan Warner, R-Perryopolis, is pushing...
Yough-N-Roll/Party on the Trail set for Saturday
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 8, 2025
Several routes are available for the morning bicycle ride. An annual tradition will take place this weekend in Elizabeth Township. The Mon/Yough Trail Council will host its 31st Yough-N-Roll/ Party on...
Volunteers pull around 200 tires from Youghiogheny River to stop chemical leaching
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September 8, 2025
Participants say the event is a fun way to help clean up the environment. By JACK TROY TribLive Digging rotting tires out of the mud might sound like a strange idea of fun, but it’s one shared by the ...
Cheering on the Commodores
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September 6, 2025
The Frazier student section reacts during Friday night’s win over Carmichaels. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Shocking allegations at animal abuse hearing
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 6, 2025
The case against two Monessen residents was held for court despite defense motions to dismiss the charges. A Monessen couple accused of prolonged abuse and neglect of their dogs — two of whom died — h...
Teacher ends long career at Rehoboth Nursery School
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 6, 2025
Liz Whiteko worked with hundreds of children since she began teaching in 1996. We’ve all had a teacher who left a lasting mark on our lives, and Liz Whiteko did just that for many children in the Mon ...
Second person charged in death of 9-year-old
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 6, 2025
Sarah Shipley is listed as the guardian for Renesmay Eutsey. Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele announced Friday night that charges have been filed against the guardian of 9-yearold Renesmay...
Odd Fellows donate $5,000 to Harvest Bounty
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 6, 2025
The program ensures that Charleroi Area School District students have enough food. The Charleroi Independent Order of Odd Fellows #1030 made a $5,000 donation to Harvest Bounty in Charleroi Thursday e...
Oldies concert in Clairton to raise money for local veterans
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September 6, 2025
The all-day concert is scheduled for Sept. 13 at Clairton Park. By the MVI An annual oldies concert to raise money to aid local veterans is being planned in Clairton. The eighth annual oldies concert ...
Area woman charged in three-car crash
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 6, 2025
Police said Jalena Hollis failed to stop after the Lebanon Road collision. A West Mifflin woman is accused of fleeing the scene of a June 18 multi-vehicle crash on Lebanon Road just past the Allegheny...
Kickball event to raise money for teen cancer patient
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 5, 2025
The “Presley’s Pack” fundraiser Saturday at Renziehausen Park is open to participants of all ages. An afternoon of kickball Saturday at McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park will help 14-year-old Presley Lov...
Officials air frustration over street damage in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 5, 2025
Representatives of Columbia Gas addressed their concerns at this week’s council meeting. For months, residents and motorists in Charleroi have dealt with torn-up streets, detours and temporary repairs...
U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel end Cleveland-Cliffs litigation
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September 5, 2025
The United Steelworkers union leader was also named in the legal action. By MICHAEL DIVITTORIO TribLive Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have ended a lawsuit against steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs and the hea...
Mid Mon Moves will reshape public transit in the Mon Valley
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 5, 2025
The MMVTA is reviewing current transit conditions, fares and other issues. The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is moving forward with a major overhaul designed to make public transportation faster, m...
Renovations, future projects discussed
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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 5, 2025
At Thursday’s work session, the McKeesport Area school board discussed costs relating to ongoing renovation and maintenance projects taking place at district facilities. Director Jason Pavlecic outlin...
Tractor-trailer crash damages Sable Kennel
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September 5, 2025
Owner Dawn Weichler says the facility needs significant repairs. By the MVI A tractor-trailer crash at Sable Kennel in McKeesport left the play yard and storage pods damaged, prompting an urgent clean...
Little Free Library comes to Stockdale thanks to local student
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September 5, 2025
Shady Side Academy freshman Brooke Henderson had the little library installed. For the MVI At just 15 years old, Brooke Henderson, a freshman at Shady Side Academy, is already making a lasting impact ...
Yough River Saturday cleanup from Cedar Creek to West Newton
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September 5, 2025
The organization estimates it will take about two hours to reach West Newton. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Boaters who want to keep the Youghiogheny River clean of discarded tires and other trash from Cedar...