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Donora honors Rands as his time as police chief nears end
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Donora honors Rands as his time as police chief nears end
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 13, 2025
He will retire at the end of the year and take a seat on council in January. After 35 years in uniform, Donora police Chief Neal Rands is closing one chapter of service. But retirement won’t pull him ...
Raymond has big plans for Charleroi Ford dealership
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Raymond has big plans for Charleroi Ford dealership
December 13, 2025
A new two-story building will be constructed on the lot. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Davies Ford car dealership in Charleroi is under new ownership, which brings a new name, Gerry Raymond Ford, alo...
Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
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Harmony Acres farm holds live nativity in honor of Christmas
December 13, 2025
Chelsey Borne of Belle Vernon and Mitchell Fincik of Perryopolis portrayed Mary and Joseph in a Living Nativity Friday evening at Harmony Acres Dairy Farm in Washington Township. The event was present...
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Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
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Sensitive Santa offers stress-free holiday experience
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2025
The event has been a tradition in the West Mifflin Area School District for the past decade. West Mifflin Area families attended an annual tradition at the school district’s middle school — its Sensit...
Another blast of winter in the forecast
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Another blast of winter in the forecast
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
December 13, 2025
A storm is expected to arrive this afternoon, bringing 3 to 6 inches of snow to the region. Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for a snowy weekend. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National ...
Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
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Pa. American Water works to upgrade McKeesport system
December 13, 2025
The improvements are focused on “maintaining reliable service and protecting public health.” For the MVI Pennsylvania American Water is investing in critical infrastructure improvements to strengthen ...
Sports
Greyhounds outlast Cougars in overtime
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Greyhounds outlast Cougars in overtime
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
December 13, 2025
The Monessen and Charleroi boys’ basketball teams did not play perfect games Friday night. Both squads committed several turnovers and combined for a high number of fouls, but they also played with en...
Penguins trade Jarry to Edmonton
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Penguins trade Jarry to Edmonton
December 13, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins sent two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to Edmonton on Friday in exchange for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak...
Sear buries 3-pointer at buzzer to beat Indians
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Sear buries 3-pointer at buzzer to beat Indians
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
December 13, 2025
When Thomas Jefferson travels to Peters Township’s AHN Arena for Section 3-5A play, the games are almost always decided in the final minutes. Friday night was no different. The lead changed hands thre...
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SPORTS DIGEST
December 13, 2025
BVAMS boys rally to stay unbeaten The Belle Vernon Area Middle School boys basketball team overcame a six-point halftime deficit to storm back and beat host Greensburg Salem Friday in a raucous enviro...
Obituaries
Lydia Elizabeth Bruno – Charleroi
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Lydia Elizabeth Bruno – Charleroi
December 13, 2025
Lydia Elizabeth Bruno, of Charleroi, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Monessen on May 3, 1937, a daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth Bachovchin...
John Anthony Capocciama – Clairton
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John Anthony Capocciama – Clairton
December 13, 2025
John Anthony Capocciama, 88, a kind, gentle soul of Clairton, peacefully went to the Lord Dec. 10, 2025, sur rounded by his loved ones. John was born on Aug. 1, 1937, to the late Patsy and Anna (Phola...