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At sundown, the first night of Passover begins. This major Jewish holiday celebrates the most momentous event in Jewish history — the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.

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STARTING THE DAY WITH BUBBLES

April 18, 2025

The Guappone sisters, Anna and Georgia, wore bunny glasses and walked through bubbles Wednesday morning as they arrived at Charleroi Elementary Center. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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Mon River dredging paused

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 18, 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided to put the project on hold due to fish-spawning season. Dredging has been temporarily paused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District along the ...

Mozer: Blight removal necessary for revitalization

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Mozer: Blight removal necessary for revitalization

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 18, 2025

The city has torn down nearly 200 dilapidated properties. Mayor Ron Mozer conducted three presentations on blight in Monessen for the Westmoreland County commissioners, hoping it could result in fundi...

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House fire in Monongahela

April 18, 2025

Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 1300 block of Corrin Street in Monongahela at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday. Gallatin Sunnyside, Valley Inn and New Eagle firefighters assisted Monongahela’s fir...

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Penn State delays branch campus closure announcement

April 18, 2025

The university won’t reveal its plans until the Class of 2025 graduates. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Upper Burrell Supervisor Ross G. Walker III hopes no news is good news. The longtime township superv...

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BVA may contract with company to handle substitutes

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 18, 2025

The school board tabled an agreement with ESS at Tuesday’s meeting. The Belle Vernon Area school board has been considering changing how the district approaches substitute teachers, but decided to wai...

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Florida State gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2, wound 6

April 18, 2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least si...

More chairlifts, ramps to be installed in low-income homes

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More chairlifts, ramps to be installed in low-income homes

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

April 18, 2025

Commissioners voted to reallocate $200K to the Whole Home Repair effort. Westmoreland County will shift funding to improve access to low-income homes over the next 20 months. Commissioners on Thursday...

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Intruder faced little resistance as Gov. Shapiro and his family slept

April 18, 2025

A former FBI agent addresses the numerous security failures at the governor’s mansion. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The arsonist who broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro ...

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Rotary Club of West Newton celebrates 100 years of service

April 18, 2025

Rotarians from West Newton and neighboring clubs joined for a celebration dinner on March 30. For the MVI The Rotary Club of West Newton proudly commemorated its 100th anniversary on March 28. Founded...

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South Allegheny UPMC Mckeesport Scholars

April 18, 2025

South Allegheny High School seniors Gina Connors (right) and Sydney Gordon have been selected as the first two high school students to be accepted into the new UPMC McKeesport Scholars Program. This p...