Obituaries

April 5, 2025

Shelley Lynn Swiantek – Donora

Shelley Lynn Swiantek, 52, of Donora, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with leuk emia. Her father, Will iam Hecklick Jr., passed away Jan. 7, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Norma Muccino, and her stepfather, Mario Muccino Jr.; beloved daughter, Alexis Federer; brother, Ed Povrzenich; loving boyfriend, Lenny Sassak; fur baby, Angel Hope; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private funeral arrangements were entrusted to DALFONSO- BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND C...

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BVA’s Henson wins tennis title

By Jeremy Sellew

April 11, 2025

Belle Vernon's Max Henson wins WPIAL Class 2A singles championship. Check out the story in tomorrow's MVI!!!!

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Enjoying the Donora library

April 11, 2025

Niko D’Emidio, 9, of Donora, plays a game at the computer after picking up a copy of “The Cryptid Catcher” by Lija Fisher at Donora Public Library Thursday afternoon. The library plans to host a child...

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Mission Agape seeking volunteers to help plant orchard in White Oak

April 11, 2025

Volunteers are needed to provide help with the planting project Saturday morning. By ANNA LISA HAUGHWOUT McKeesport Community Newsroom Mission Agape in White Oak is seeking volunteers to help plant 28...

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Public offers input into West Mifflin’s proposed community center

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 11, 2025

Thursday’s meeting was held to find out what community members want to see in the project. West Mifflin Borough held a meeting for the public Thursday to discuss plans for its upcoming community cente...

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RINGGOLD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bid OK’d for stadium improvements

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 11, 2025

Thursday’s MVI story reported the vote results inaccurately. Ringgold school board unanimously approved a $2.6 million bid for proposed improvements to Joe Montana Stadium at Wednesday’s meeting. The ...

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McKeesport Area approves preliminary budget

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 11, 2025

It holds taxes steady for the 2025-26 school year. The McKeesport Area school board unanimously approved a preliminary budget Thursday with no tax increase for 2025-26. Board President Mark Holtzman e...

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Charthene Club honors girls of the month and scholarship recipient

April 11, 2025

Charthene Club members recently held their annual tea to celebrate girls of the month selected from Charleroi Area High School and their annual scholarship recipient. The girls of the month are select...

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Two hurt in Lincoln Borough accident

April 11, 2025

Lincoln Borough Volunteer Fire Company #1 and Elizabeth Township Fire Department responded to an accident with entrapment on Lovedale Road near Mill Hill in Lincoln Borough around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. ...

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Helmets donated to NBV police

April 11, 2025

The United States Deputy Sheriffs Association, through its national grant funding program, donated two tactical helmets for the protection and safety of the North Belle Vernon Police Department. The U...

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Monessen Beyond Grad to sell food as summer fundraiser

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 11, 2025

Sales will take place at City and Ninth Street parks. The Monessen Beyond Grad program will sell food items and beverages this summer at City and Ninth Street parks to raise funds for the organization...

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Charleroi adjourns council meeting with no action taken

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 11, 2025

Some council members didn’t want to vote on certain agenda items without the solicitor. Charleroi’s council meeting was recessed after only a few minutes Wednesday. There were nine items on the agenda...