Refurbished tank memorial rededicated in Monessen

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

More than $16,000 was raised for the project through private donations.

Ron Chromulak beamed from ear-to-ear Monday, a sign that the veteran had finally accomplished his mission.

Following the monthslong effort of raising money and restoring the World War II Sherman tank that resides in Monessen’s City Park, Chromulak and fellow local veterans held a rededication ceremony for the memorial, fittingly on Veterans Day.

A few dozen people attended the ceremony in City Park, including members of Ameri...

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RAILROAD FUN AT THE LIBRARY

November 13, 2024

Brothers Phoenix Slavik, 11, and Leo Slavik, 6, of Monessen played with the train table Tuesday afternoon at Monessen Public Library. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go ...

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BEARCATS REACH PIAA TITLE GAME

November 13, 2024

Bentworth’s Dillan Colbert hugs teammate Ryan Moessner as the Bearcats celebrate Tuesday’s win over McConnellsburg to advance to the PIAA state championship game.

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Garbage rates to rise in North Belle Vernon

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 13, 2024

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

November 13, 2024

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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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 ...

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Teacher’s aide charged with assault

By SARAH PELLIS

November 13, 2024

A teacher’s aide in White Oak is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a 5-year-old boy with special needs. Amy Kevicki, 53, of North Huntington was charged by the Allegheny County Police Departme...