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Community gathers for candlelight vigils honoring slain PennWest freshman
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Community gathers for candlelight vigils honoring slain PennWest freshman
August 24, 2026
Trinity United Methodist Church in Peters and the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer Chapel in Elizabeth Township hosted the vigils. By the MVI Two area churches hosted candlelight prayer vigils Sunday ni...
New teachers, security updates, cell phone policy will greet Charleroi Area students
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New teachers, security updates, cell phone policy will greet Charleroi Area students
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 24, 2026
For the first time, new educators were paired with experienced mentor teachers who will work with them during their first two years. As Charleroi Area students prepare to return to class Wednesday, th...
Belle Vernon Area Rotary hosts annual Regatta on land this year
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Belle Vernon Area Rotary hosts annual Regatta on land this year
August 24, 2026
The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club hosted its sixth annual Regatta on the Yough on Sunday at the Cedar Creek Park boat launch area in Rostraver Township. The events, including the kids’ zone, ducky der...
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West Mifflin addresses first-day bus issues
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West Mifflin addresses first-day bus issues
August 24, 2026
Parents took to social media last week to express their frustrations. By the MVI Many parents expressed their concerns after transportation issues caused long delays for bus rides on the first days of...
Community gathers to celebrate faith and fellowship at Praise in the Park
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Community gathers to celebrate faith and fellowship at Praise in the Park
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 24, 2026
Parishioners from five churches participated in the free event at the Monessen City Park Amphitheatre. It was a celebration of faith and community Saturday at the Monessen City Park Amphitheatre. Resi...
Trolley museum opens pavilion
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Trolley museum opens pavilion
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 24, 2026
The trolley museum is open in the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County officially opened its outdoor pavilion. The museum, located at...
Sports
Findley, Trojans continue building for future
High school, Sports
Findley, Trojans continue building for future
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 24, 2026
The California boys are short on numbers, but not on talent as the season approaches. When Dave Findley took over the California boys’ soccer program late last summer, he wanted everyone to start with...
Pirates swept by Dodgers with shutout loss
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Pirates swept by Dodgers with shutout loss
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
August 24, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates were reluctant to name a fifth starter when Mitch Keller was lost to a season-ending arm injury, wanting to maintain flexibility in how they deployed righthander Carmen Mlodzins...
Steelers coordinator: Whole offense to blame, not just QBs
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Steelers coordinator: Whole offense to blame, not just QBs
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
August 24, 2026
Twelve hours had passed since the Pittsburgh Steelers offense sputtered to two interceptions, four sacks and no touchdowns, giving offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio some time to look at what went...
There’s nothing better than Mon Valley football
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There’s nothing better than Mon Valley football
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 24, 2026
Even though I retired from this newspaper nine years ago, one thing I really enjoyed was when summer ended and fall began because it was time for high school football. I might not have been covering g...
Obituaries
Patsy G. Maione
Obituaries
Patsy G. Maione
August 22, 2026
Patsy G. Maione passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Ortenzio and Dora Maione. Patsy proudly served his country in t...
Ronald Edward Danko – Monessen
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Ronald Edward Danko – Monessen
August 22, 2026
Ronald Edward Danko, 89, of Monessen, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Jefferson Hospital. A son of the late William Vincent and Anna L. Harcarik Danko, he was born in McKeesport...