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Kindergarten student Kinsley Simpronio poses in front of Elizabeth Forward Elementary School Principal Frank Berdar, who was taped to the wall Friday in a benefit for Project Bundle-Up. More than 1,000 strips of duct tape were sold at $1 apiece. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Possible closures cause worry at PSU campuses

By SARAH PELLIS

February 27, 2025

Students and staff at Penn State’s Greater Allegheny campus in McKeesport are concerned about their future studies and jobs. A day after learning Penn State University plans to close some of its branc...

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Fire truck water salute welcomes new pontoons, owners to Smitty’s Marina

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 27, 2025

Colin and Sarah Peck of Eighty Four purchased the property in December and are excited to become a part of the Valley’s community. Smitty’s Marina, a longtime Mon Valley staple, has new owners, and th...

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The kids left behind by free lunch programs, and the proposed $250M solution

February 27, 2025

Hunger affects students’ grades and health, but thousands of Pennsylvania kids fall just outside the income threshold for even reduced lunch. Advocates say free lunch for all is the solution. By SARAH...

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Fallowfield Twp. to repair roads

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 27, 2025

The supervisors agreed to hold off on major roadway projects until after an Interstate 70 project is finished. Work will be done to a few different stretches of roads in Fallowfield Township that are ...

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Arrest made in fatal city shooting

February 27, 2025

The shooting happened at Tube City Cafe. By the MVI A man is now facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting in McKeesport Wednesday morning. Allegheny County police said Floyd Noell, 39, was t...

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Fish fry season to start at Saint Andrew the Apostle

February 27, 2025

Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish will hold a Lenten Monster Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and continuing every Friday of Lent, except for Good Friday. The drive-through onl...