Reflections on a local Planned Parenthood closure

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March 25, 2025

Reflections on a local Planned Parenthood closure

My Planned Parenthood is closing. It’s been put on the market. The asking price is $39 million. In truth, there is no price tag that could capture the infinite worth of the lives that have been lost there. Lives were ended. Hearts were broken. Immiseration was compounded.

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Goughnour wins big in special election

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

March 26, 2025

His victory restores a narrow edge for the Democrats in the Pennsylvania House. Democrat Dan Goughnour will fill the seat of the late state Rep. Matthew Gergely in the 35th Legislative District. The A...

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Marina owner raises reward for arson info

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 26, 2025

Sam McCrossin is offering $30,000 for any tips that lead to a conviction. The owner of a local marina that was set on fire in January is offering a substantial reward for anyone who comes forward with...

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$1M scratch-off prize won at Foster House II

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 26, 2025

The winner hasn’t been identified yet, but a ceremonial check will be presented Thursday. One lucky person who chose to stop at Foster House II for dinner last week is $1 million richer. The Pennsylva...

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Elizabeth Township veteran gets free roof replacement

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 26, 2025

It’s part of a nationwide program being offered by Owens Corning. Tuesday was a good day for an Elizabeth Township resident who received a new roof on his house thanks to a local roofing company. Robe...

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Changes to rental policy discussed

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 26, 2025

Elizabeth Borough Code Enforcement Officer Rob Vitus provided an update at Tuesday’s council meeting. Vitus holds the same position for Elizabeth Township under an intergovernmental agreement that was...

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Driver’s license center draws crowd as Real ID deadline nears

March 26, 2025

Real ID Days will be held April 7 at several locations, including Belle Vernon. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Pennsylvanians flocked to the Lehigh Valley Driver License Center outside Allentown on Monday — ...

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HANDS-ON LEARNING AT MCKEESPORT AREA HIGH SCHOOL

March 26, 2025

Members of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local 9 Pa., recently joined McKeesport Area High School’s building construction classes, where students participated in hands-on learning wit...

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CAR HITS TREE ON ROSTRAVER ROAD

March 26, 2025

Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to an accident Tuesday morning that resulted in a vehicle getting stuck in a tree in the 1100 block of Rostraver Road. One person was evaluated at the scene...

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I-70 restrictions begin today

March 26, 2025

Scheduled single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70, eastbound and westbound, between Exit 49 (Smithton) and exits 46A/46B (Route 51) will begin today in Rostraver Township. Daytime restrictions will ...

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Washington Township

March 26, 2025

• Deborah J. Urban, 72, of Elizabeth was charged with DUI and restrictions on alcoholic beverages stemming from an alleged incident Sunday, court records state. • Joseph E. Smith Jr., 40, of Fayette C...

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Will Trump’s Dept. of Ed. strategy actually cut the bureaucracy?

March 26, 2025

On March 11, the Department of Education issued a press release announcing that it had “initiated a reduction in force impacting nearly 50% of the department’s workforce.” When President Donald Trump ...