Local communities selected for DCNR grants

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

The money will be used to provide more outdoor recreation opportunities for area residents.

Area parks will receive updates thanks to state grant funding aimed to enhance recreation, conserve natural spaces and revitalize communities.

Last week, grants totaling $79.4 million were announced for 307 projects across the state supporting a wide range of projects, including improving local parks, expanding trails and river access points and creating more green space in local communities.

The funding was...

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First event held at EF’s renovated auditorium

By SARAH PELLIS

December 26, 2024

The project to upgrade the 750-seat facility began in July and includes new carpet and tile flooring. Renovations to Elizabeth Forward Middle School’s auditorium were completed earlier this month, and...

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Trees stay up all year at Mon Valley Care Center

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 26, 2024

The staff changes the decorations as each holiday rolls around. Decorating a tree with classic ornaments, strung popcorn garland and tinsel can help homes feel cozy for the holidays. The soft or somet...

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Monessen officials clear up financial discrepancy

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 26, 2024

The city went slightly over budget this year, but it has almost $315K in the bank. Mayor Ron Mozer and Councilman Tony Orzechowksi clarified their seemingly differing statements regarding Monessen’s f...

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NEWS BRIEF

December 26, 2024

Westmoreland County Controller Jeffrey Balzer announced the release of the audit of Magisterial District Judge Wayne Vlasic for the period Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023. An unqualified opinion was iss...

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McKeesport Area School District contracts with interpretation service

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 26, 2024

The new agreement with Global Wordsmiths runs through the end of 2026. The McKeesport Area School District approved an agreement with a translation service provider earlier this month in an effort to ...

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MONESSEN LIONS HONORED

December 26, 2024