Charleroi schools evacuated over gas leak concerns

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

The odor was determined to be a result of Friday’s weather conditions.

The Charleroi Area School District campus was temporarily evacuated Friday morning as a precaution due to a smell of natural gas.

Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich said the odor was due to weather conditions, explaining that because of atmospheric pressure, natural gas in the area did not evaporate as it typically does.

As fog and pressure raised in the morning with the sun, the wave of natural gas passed over the campus and into t...

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Garbage rates to rise in North Belle Vernon

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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The Mon Valley Refuse Authority recently agreed to a deal with a new sanitation provider. North Belle Vernon residents won’t see an increase in their tax bills next year, but the same can’t be said ab...

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MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Infrastructure changes considered

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

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A proposal from ABM would provide greater opportunity in fields such as cybersecurity and esports. As Monessen City School District prepares to modernize its classrooms, ABM Industries presented an ov...

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BEARCATS REACH PIAA TITLE GAME

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THURSDAY

November 13, 2024

Don’t miss the latest from Monongahela, Charleroi and Washington Township in Thursday’s MVI.

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Judge hears evidence on blocking plant closure

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

November 13, 2024

A ruling on the Corelle plant in Charleroi is expected by Thursday. A federal judge will decide by the end of Thursday whether to block the closure of a Pyrex-making glassware plant in Charleroi that ...