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November 14, 2026

No injuries were reported in the Maund Industries blaze, but the building and the equipment inside were ruled a total loss. By the MVI A massive fire and multiple explosions Thursday night destroyed M...

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Plans unveiled for ‘McKeesport Tomorrow’ project

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

November 14, 2026

It includes strong investment along the city’s riverside. In November 2025, McKeesport leaders and representatives from The Collaborative, an urban planning organization from Boston, started talking w...

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Clairton band brings out the Bears

November 14, 2026

The Clairton High School marching band performs as the Bears football team takes the field before kickoff of Friday’s WPIAL Class 1A quarterfinal matchup with California at Russ Grimm Field at Southmo...

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GoFundMe set up for Monessen fire victim

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 14, 2026

Alexa Lepresti’s dog is receiving veterinary care after being rescued. A fundraiser has been started for a Monessen resident whose house was badly damaged by fire. Monessen firefighters rescued Alexa ...

Around The Valley, Latest News, Main

Donora approves sale and demolition of properties

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

November 14, 2026

The purchase of 700 Meldon Ave. will lead to a new location for Dollar General. Donora Council selected bidders to sell one property and demolish another during Thursday’s meeting. Council unanimously...

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Groundbreaking today for credit union in Elizabeth Borough

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 14, 2026

Steel Strong is moving to the former Rite Aid location in Elizabeth Borough. An old building is getting new life in the Mon Valley. The former Rite Aid at 300 Market St. in Elizabeth Borough was purch...

High school, Sports

Defense helps Leopards roar into semifinals

By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalladares@yourmvi.com

November 14, 2026

The Interstate Conference champions got the better of their rival again with a 21-10 win. Two weeks ago, Belle Vernon and Elizabeth Forward met for the Interstate Conference crown in the regular-seaso...

High school, Sports

Montour stuns McKeesport with TD with 21 seconds to go

By By LIAM BELAN MVI Sports

November 14, 2026

Brandon Bennett’s 12yard touchdown pass to Marqus Bethea gave the Spartans the late lead. McKeesport’s Kemon Spell brought the house down with yet another long touchdown late in Friday’s WPIAL Class 4...

High school, Sports

Williams’ 165 yards leads Shenango over Greyhounds

By By NICK EVANS For MVI Sports

November 14, 2026

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For Shenango coach Casey Hilton, that has been his team’s motto throughout its undefeated season. Coming into Friday’s WPIAL Class 1A quarterfinal matchup, the Wildcat...

High school, Sports

Bears cruise past Trojans on way to semifinals

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

November 14, 2026

Throughout the 2026 season, Clairton has had to deal with plenty of distractions. But through it all, the Bears’ defense has stood its ground every Friday night. Entering their WPIAL Class 1A quarterf...

Obituaries

Evie L. Bellora Matinsky – Monessen

November 14, 2026

Evie L. Bellora Matinsky, 77, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Monessen on Dec. 11, 1948, daughter of the late Roth L.and Eva Parashchak Bellora....

Obituaries

George Essey – Monessen, 10th Postmaster of Monessen

November 14, 2026

George Essey, of Monessen died on Nov. 12, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on June 24, 1935, he was the son of the late Esper and Rashida Essey. He is survived by his daughters, Lori Essey and Susan Esse...