Eighth-graders bring food to Cupboard Stretchers

By SARAH PELLIS

Students from Mary of Nazareth Catholic School hand delivered their donations to the Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church food ministry.

Cupboard Stretchers White Oak Food Pantry, a ministry of Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church, is spreading holiday cheer year round with its monthly food pantry.

Partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, around 12 volunteers and parishioners hold the monthly distribution on the third Friday of each month.

They serve residents of White Oak, Coul...

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McKeesport temporarily reimagines Fifth & Walnut

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

November 20, 2024

The area will have a new look for Saturday’s Salute to Santa Parade. The corner of Fifth Avenue and Walnut Street in downtown McKeesport will look a little more colorful and lively this Saturday. Dall...

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BVA school board votes to censure Habel

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

November 20, 2024

The board issued a resolution calling on him to resign for sharing classified information. The Belle Vernon Area school board voted Tuesday to censure director John Habel. Jason Gross, Josh Pollock, S...

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Our Brother’s Keeper walks to help veterans

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 20, 2024

The group calls attention to the issue of veterans’ suicide and aids area veterans in need. For Our Brother’s Keeper, no one walks alone. The nonprofit organization, started in 2022 by two local veter...

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Junior commissioner leads sign project at Elizabeth Twp. Community Center

By SARAH PELLIS

November 20, 2024

Tyler Duerstein felt compelled to complete a project for the community during his time in office. Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Tyler Duerstein has been working on a project to restore the Co...

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Monessen Elks grant to enhance library’s book collection

November 20, 2024

The grant will be used to add digital e-book licenses to Monessen Public Library’s book collection. For the MVI Like many organizations that provide public services to residents in their community, Mo...