Monessen road reopens after sinkhole filled
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 25, 2025
Mayor Ron Mozer said at Thursday’s council meeting that drivers can use State Road again. Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer had some good news during Thursday’s council meeting, announcing that State Road, whi...
Liberty Borough to update 75-year-old fowl ordinance
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July 25, 2025
Mayor Larry Sikorski said one owner of chickens “isn’t playing by the rules.” By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Liberty Borough officials are planning an update of their fowl ordinance. The two-page ordi...
Several churches joining forces for VBS
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 25, 2025
It will take place beginning Monday at White Oak Park. Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak is partnering with several area churches and ministries for its fifth annual Community Vacation ...
Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71
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July 25, 2025
He was one of the biggest stars in the history of the industry and had success in other ventures. CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf- wearing, bicep-busting icon of profess...
Oliver the Office Cat raises money once again
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July 24, 2025
California-area celebrity Oliver the Office Cat, often seen at attorney Lisa Buday’s law office, celebrated his 10th birthday Wednesday evening at the borough’s Hollywood Pavilion. His annual party is...
Judge refuses to end lawsuit by U.S. Steel, Nippon against Cleveland-Cliffs
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July 24, 2025
U.S. Steel and Nippon filed a federal lawsuit in March against Cleveland-Cliffs, its president, Lourenco Goncalves, and United Steelworkers President David McCall. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Despite ...
Project to uncover abandoned wells in the Mon Valley
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2025
Environmental Defense Fund and Moms Clean Air Force, alongside contractors, will be working in Charleroi and other areas to identify undocumented orphan and abandoned oil and gas wells. Residents in C...
Local legislators take action after pet cremation scandal
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2025
The Protection Act allows the appropriate licensing board to suspend or revoke licenses for noncompliance. In response to disturbing allegations and criminal charges involving the mishandling of pet r...
Elizabeth VFD gearing up for annual Riverfest
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2025
The event promises food, music, family fun, fireworks and, lots more. Two days full of riverfront fun for the whole family is taking place in downtown Elizabeth Borough this weekend. The annual Elizab...
Legal cannabis would be sold by private dispensaries under key GOP proposal
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July 24, 2025
The long-awaited GOP proposal moves Harrisburg’s marijuana talks forward, but the issue still divides the Pa. Senate. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing inve...
Fishing fun on a hot summer day
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July 23, 2025
August Bergman, of Jupiter, Fla., fishes in the Youghiogheny River at Cedar Creek Park on Tuesday afternoon. Bergman is visiting his grandmother, Linda Bergman, of Washington, Pa. Jeff Helsel / Mon Va...
Lawyers ask Pa. Supreme Court to tighten DA’s use of the death penalty
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July 23, 2025
The court filing argues that since Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh took office in 2021, he’s sought the death sentence in 11 out of 18 homicides. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A team of ...
Dangerous sinkhole shuts down section of Monessen roadway
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July 23, 2025
DEP officials confirmed the void is the result of mine subsidence, and the resulting sinkhole is at least 12 to 15 feet deep. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer declared a ...
B&D Fireworks set for Saturday in Monessen
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2025
The free community event is set for Saturday at the Herman Mihalich Memorial River Launch and Park. The annual Monessen B&D fireworks show is set for this weekend, and owner Buzzy Byron guarantees a l...
St. Andrew parish partners with Greater Pittsburgh food bank to offer more outreach
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 23, 2025
The distributions through the Greater Pittsburgh food bank will be offered at the St. Andrew Apostle Parish in Charleroi from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. If there’s a need, St...
Elizabeth council gets updates on projects, applies for grants
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2025
Council is hoping to secure more funding for the new riverwalk pedestrian walkway. Several summer projects are moving along in Elizabeth Borough. At Tuesday’s regular meeting, council amended the agen...