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July 23, 2024

CALENDAR WATCH

• “How not to be Scammed,” Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, St. Michael Church Archangel Hall, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, 7 p.m.

• “How not to be Scammed,” Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish, St. Michael Church Archangel Hall, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, 7 p.m.

• 21st annual Rostraver Gathering, Rostraver Central Fire Hall, 10:30 a.m.

• Summer Story Time in the Park, for preschool and early elementary age children, Community Bank Park, North Belle Vernon, 11 a.m.

• Market on the Farm, Harmony Acres, 355 Perryopolis Road, Belle Vernon, 3 to 6 p.m.

• Saucy Wednesday wing night, dine-in or takeout, Monessen Hilltop Firemen’s Club, 1545 Grand Blvd., Monessen, 4 to 9 p.m., 724-684-7151.

• Bingo, North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 545 Broad Ave., doors open at 4:30 p.m., early birds, 6:45 p.m., regular games, 7 p.m.

• Beulah Park Thrift Store open, 1615 Grandview Ave., McKeesport, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Eucharistic Adoration, St. Andrew the Apostle Monongahela church, 722 W. Main St., 6 to 7 p.m.

Sound of gunshot prompts lockdown
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MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 26, 2025
Police investigated and determined there was no danger to the community. Monessen schools temporarily went on a lockdown Tuesday as a precautionary measure after a gunshot was heard in the area. Super...
Holidays mark busy season at McKeesport bakery
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
Minerva Bakery, a community favorite for more than a century, is working overtime to make sure Thanksgiving orders are ready. As families in the Mon Valley get ready for Thanksgiving dinner, Minerva B...
EF School District sues insurance company
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
The legal action alleges “continued failure” by CM Regent to fund construction work at the high school. The construction drama continues at Elizabeth Forward High School. The school district announced...
Thankful for life’s big — and small — blessings
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November 26, 2025
By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor On Thanksgiving, it’s customary to remember all the things that you’re thankful for. Of course, everyone always gives thanks for the big things — family, food, your he...
‘Pass the Turkey’ provides food for EF families
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
Organizer Crista Scalfari said they fed 72 families this year. The 11th annual “Pass the Turkey” initiative that feeds K-12 families for Thanksgiving took place Monday at Elizabeth Forward Middle Scho...