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Monessen’s middle/high school ready to reopen
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Monessen’s middle/high school ready to reopen
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
A mold issue has been resolved and students will return later this month. Monessen City School District is preparing to welcome students back to its middle/ high school building after months of mold r...
Elizabeth Township data center letter made public
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Elizabeth Township data center letter made public
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
A standing-room-only crowd attended Monday’s meeting, with many expressing opposition. A letter addressing the proposed data center development in Elizabeth Township was read at Monday’s meeting, and ...
Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
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Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
November 3, 2026
Everyone who’s in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast their vote. By the MVI Today is Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a lot is riding on this year’s midterms. Democrats and Republicans are figh...
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Jury selection begins in trial for Sluganski’s accused killer
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Jury selection begins in trial for Sluganski’s accused killer
November 3, 2026
Johnathan Morris is accused of killing the McKeesport officer in 2023. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Jury selection began Monday for the man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski n...
MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation
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MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
Comments from riders and non-riders are welcome through Nov. 30. Changes could be coming to public transportation in the Mon Valley, and local residents have an opportunity to help decide what those c...
Remixxd by Steel City Galleries to open at new location tonight
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Remixxd by Steel City Galleries to open at new location tonight
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
A soft opening is set for tonight. Remixxd by Steel City Galleries will celebrate its 25th anniversary by unveiling its new retail location in Monessen. Opening events include a preview from 6 to 9 p....
Sports
Moessner’s late goal sends Bearcats to finals
High school, Sports
Moessner’s late goal sends Bearcats to finals
By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalldares@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
Bentworth dominated play against Springdale, but didn’t score until the 73rd minute. Just like its quarterfinal win against Freedom, Bentworth needed nearly all 80 minutes to pull out a semifinal win ...
‘Graveyard historian’ honored by Josh Gibson Foundation
MLB, Sports
‘Graveyard historian’ honored by Josh Gibson Foundation
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
November 3, 2026
Vincent Ciaramella helps track down gravesites of Negro League players. Vincent Ciaramella and his wife, Erika, were guests of Sean Gibson, the founder and executive director of the Josh Gibson Founda...
Pirates extend $23.15M qualifying offer to Lowe
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
Pirates extend $23.15M qualifying offer to Lowe
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
November 3, 2026
The slugging second baseman has until Nov. 17 to make a decision. The Pittsburgh Pirates extended a qualifying offer of $23.15 million on a one-year contract to Brandon Lowe on Monday, guaranteeing th...
Pitt’s Foster sets freshman record in season-opening win
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Pitt’s Foster sets freshman record in season-opening win
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
November 3, 2026
The time for assembling and organizing a totally overhauled roster — which Pitt spent the spring and preseason doing — has passed. Beginning Monday evening at Petersen Events Center and now for the re...
Obituaries
William M. Mandekic – McKeesport
Obituaries
William M. Mandekic – McKeesport
November 3, 2026
William M. Mandekic, 95, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Born Sept. 21, 1931, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Danica Stupic Mandekic. A McKeesport High School g...
Grace Trembach – Belle Vernon, Lynnwood
Obituaries
Grace Trembach – Belle Vernon, Lynnwood
November 3, 2026
Grace Trembach, 96, of Belle Vernon, Lynnwood, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at The Residence at Hilltop. A daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy Abbey Martin, she was born in ...