Medical marijuana oversight bill moves forward after Spotlight PA investigations expose concerns

A bipartisan bill to increase oversight of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program cleared the state House after Spotlight PA investigations revealed concerns about doctor practices and patient care.

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By ED MAHON
Spotlight PA

HARRISBURG — A series of Spotlight PA investigations has led state lawmakers to...

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Mon Valley senators support Pa.’s ICE bill

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The legislation to notify federal enforcement officials when illegal immigrants are charged with crimes passed the state Senate by a 31-18 margin. The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Monday requirin...

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Belle Vernon Area Rotary provides comfort bags for first responders

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The bags were distributed to local police, firefighters and EMS providers. In their latest effort to give back to their community, members of the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club handed out “comfort bags...

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Zoning changes approved in Carroll Township

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 2, 2025

They were prompted by a construction controversy in the township’s Irey Plan. Zoning changes were made official Tuesday in Carroll Township. Last month, a public hearing was held to gather public comm...

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Several school board races on May 20 ballot

April 2, 2025

Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the ...

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Eldora Park tours offer trip through history

April 2, 2025

The former trolley park was once a popular spot for entertainment. For the MVI Donora Historical Society is gearing up for its ninth annual Eldora Park Walking Tour later this month. Eldora Park was a...

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EF extends food service contract

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The agreement with The Nutrition Group carries a guaranteed profit for the 2025-26 school year. The Elizabeth Forward school board has approved a one-year extension for its contract with The Nutrition...

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CRASH CLOSES PART OF ROUTE 51

April 2, 2025

Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a car accident Tuesday afternoon in the 4000 block of Route 51 in Rostraver Township. According to a Facebook post from the fire department, two patients...

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April 2, 2025

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FirstEnergy lays off 75 in Pa., 350 companywide

By By JOE NAPSHA TribLive

April 2, 2025

Electric utility owner FirstEnergy Corp., parent company of Greensburg’s West Penn Power Co., said Monday it has laid off about 75 employees in Pennsylvania. The layoffs are part of a corporate-wide r...