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March 6, 2025

FRIDAY FISH FRIES

This is a free, weekly listing of fish fries being held through the Lenten season at Mon Valley area churches, fire departments and nonprofit organizations (or events benefitting nonprofits). To have your listing included, send details to Terri Sichi at tsichi@yourmvi.com.

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HUG FOR GOOD LUCK

March 11, 2025

Monessen High School softball player Joey Hurst got a good luck hug from her cousin, Savannah Wilkerson, 2, of North Charleroi before Monday’s scrimmage at Charleroi Area High School. Jenn Codeluppi /...

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BVA students display unique skills in ‘Drowsy Chaperone’

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 11, 2025

The musical comedy features roller skating, tap dancing and much more. Belle Vernon Area High School students will become stars during this year’s annual spring musical of the “Drowsy Chaperone.” From...

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Firefighters able to rescue cat from an unusual spot

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 11, 2025

A Charleroi woman heard the feline meowing from under the hood of a car. It’s not too often firefighters are called to rescue a cat from a tree, let alone a car engine, but first responders in Charler...

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White Oak officer wants to revive K-9 program

By SARAH PELLIS

March 11, 2025

The department will seek donations and hold fundraisers to help offset the estimated costs. White Oak Officer Jerry Athans proposed bringing back the police department’s K-9 program after more than 20...

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Schedule set for farmers markets in Monongahela

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

March 11, 2025

The popular event will return June 13 and will continue on Fridays through Sept. 5. The annual Monongahela Farmers Market will make its return to Chess Park this summer with weekly themes, a lineup of...

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Charleroi council considers technology improvements

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 11, 2025

A plan to create digital billboards in the borough was also discussed. Charleroi council will consider options for technology upgrades inside council chambers and potentially advertising throughout th...

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White Oak seeks grants for renovation projects

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 24, 2025

They would help cover the cost of a storm water system and televising project and Heritage Hills Park court rehabilitation. White Oak council has authorized Borough Engineer Amber Yon to seek two gran...

Death Notices

Family announces Kitty Dukakis’ death at 88

March 24, 2025

BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, who spoke openly about her struggles with depression and addicti...

Obituaries

Wilmer Elmer ‘Bodie’ Lambert Jr. – Coal Center

March 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts yet joyful memories that we announce the passing of Wilmer Elmer “Bodie” Lambert Jr., age 79, who left this world on March 19, 2025, at home in Coal Center, Pa., with his lovin...

Obituaries

Nellie M. Schwartz – North Belle Vernon

March 24, 2025

Nellie M. Schwartz, 75, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital. Born June 5, 1949, in Star Junction, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. ...

Obituaries

Linda L. Hartley Collins – Belle Vernon

March 24, 2025

Linda L. Hartley Collins, 81, of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born Dec. 13, 1943, in Washington, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Varg...