Dispute arises over attempted sale of Forward Township property
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2026
No bids have been received, so the parcel must be advertised again. Questions about township- owned property recently advertised for sale through sealed bids led to a contentious exchange Monday, as r...
Charleroi couple has charges dismissed in child welfare case
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June 9, 2026
The father remains in custody on ICE detainer. By TIM MADDOCKS For the MVI A Washington County judge dismissed all felony charges last week against a Charleroi couple arrested in February in a child w...
McKeesport Area ready to vote on design phase for high school renovation
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2026
Draw Collective has separated the project into tiers based on urgency. The McKeesport Area school board is expected to vote Wednesday to begin the design phase for a potential renovation project at Mc...
Summer on Main Block Party returns Thursday to downtown Monongahela
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June 9, 2026
The event is being organized by the Women in Business of Monongahela. For the MVI Main Street in Monongahela will once again come alive with music, shopping, food and family-friendly entertainment dur...
White Oak pickleball court nears completion
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2026
An LSA grant requires that all work be wrapped up by June 30. Progress is being made on White Oak’s pickleball court, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month. Following last month’s...
Blessing of the Animals this Saturday
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June 9, 2026
The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, 511 Fayette Ave., Rostraver Township, will hold the 11th annual blessing of the animals at 10 a.m. Saturday. Everyone is welcome, and all pets are invite...
Report projects job, tax boon from Nippon investments in Mon Valley Works
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June 9, 2026
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive A report commissioned by U.S. Steel and released Monday projects a new hot strip mill at its Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock along with related investments could generate up ...
Violent storm causes damage throughout Mon Valley
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June 8, 2026
The area was struck by extremely high winds, and possibly a tornado. By the MVI Saturday’s massive storm caused widespread damage in several Mon Valley communities, and many residents are still left i...
Pa.’s nurse practitioners renew push for independence
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June 8, 2026
By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star June 1, 2026 Last year, Family Practice and Counseling Services Network hired a psychiatric nurse practitioner to assist with the mental health needs of a...
Life skills students benefit from Partners in PE
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 8, 2026
The program is creating stronger student relationships at William Penn Elementary School. William Penn Elementary School Principal Dr. Brad Simala  recently gave a presentation to the Elizabeth Forwar...
Belle Vernon Public Library looks back at bicentennial celebration
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 8, 2026
A scrapbook featuring photos from 1976 events will be available for public viewing from June 15 through July 11. As communities across the nation prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Belle V...
Inglis, colleagues push forward digital ads tax bill out of Finance Committee
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 8, 2026
The sponsors say most of the tax will be paid by major tech corporations. State Rep. John Inglis, D-West Mifflin, alongside House colleagues, announced recently that a bill he co-sponsored to update P...
Boil water advisory issued for Clairton
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June 8, 2026
Pennsylvania American Water issued a boil water advisory Sunday for customers in Clairton. According to a release from the company, the advisory was imposed after a loss of pressure caused by a power ...
Singing with the Class of 2026 in Monessen
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June 6, 2026
Brayden Crews, Torrence Taylor, Ayvionna Minnie, Amber Kerlin and Principal Jason Minniti lead the singing of the Monessen High School alma mater at the conclusion of Friday’s commencement. There are ...
New citation issued for rat-infested property
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 6, 2026
Rostraver Police Chief Scott Sokol said animal neglect charges are still being considered. Rostraver code enforcement issued a new citation Friday to the owner of a Rostraver Township property that ha...
Coen Markets sale won’t affect Carroll Township project
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 6, 2026
Township officials said the permitting process is continuing with PennDOT. A pending sale of Coen Markets isn’t slowing plans for the company’s long-awaited Carroll Township development. On Tuesday, t...
Monongahela Farmers Market begins new season
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 6, 2026
It will run through late September with a variety of music and themed events. The Monongahela Farmers Market held its opening day Friday, starting a season that will continue until September. Everythi...
Ringgold High School graduates celebrate
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June 6, 2026
Members of the Ringgold High School Class of 2026 toss their mortarboards into the air at the conclusion of commencement exercises Friday evening at Joe Montana Stadium. There are 185 graduates in the...