Playing Santa makes local man jolly
By Matt Petras For the MVI About a decade ago, the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce needed a fill-in Santa Claus for its community events. To read the rest of the story, please see a […]
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Leopards’ Weightman motivating, leading Leps toward title
By JEREMY SELLEW [email protected] When the Belle Vernon Area football team takes the field for warmups at Heinz Field Saturday, fans will see No. 15 out there with a noticeable limp. To read the rest […]
Serra Catholic not content yet
By JOSE NEGRON [email protected] As the Serra Catholic football team prepares to make its first WPIAL championship appearance in 14 years, one thing is for certain: The Eagles aren’t content with simply being in the […]
McKeesport musicians to launch holiday program
By JEFF STITT [email protected] Student musicians from the Mon Valley will help kick off Allegheny County’s 53rd annual holiday music program at the county courthouse. To read the rest of the story, please see a […]
Holiday greetings in Charleroi
Charleroi Area High School students painted windows of downtown borough businesses Tuesday. Putting up a holiday message are Eben McIntyre and Aralyn Harley.
Money denied for Elizabeth development project
By CHRISTINE HAINES [email protected] There are questions about what is going to happen with the property at the corner of Third and Market streets in Elizabeth. To read the rest of the story, please see […]
Volunteers needed to deliver meals for Thanksgiving
By JEFF STITT [email protected] Hundreds of families in the McKeesport area will have a hot, hearty meal this Thanksgiving thanks to McKeesport Agape Center and teachers and social workers from two local elementary schools. To […]
Aggressive Eagles’ defense ready for title shot
By JOSE NEGRON [email protected] Serra Catholic defensive coordinator Akeeme Robinson isn’t the least bit surprised by what his group has done over its last two games. To read the rest of the story, please see […]
Holiday disasters turn into memorable stories
By Taylor Brown-Herman [email protected] Thanksgiving Day is almost here, but the saying “all’s well that ends well” doesn’t always apply at the holidays. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of […]
DeAngelo making immediate impact with Fighting Falcons
By JOSE NEGRON [email protected] Friends and family watched from the stands at Cal U’s Convocation Center last week as Fairmont State sophomore Alyssa DeAngelo experienced a long-awaited homecoming in the Mon Valley. To read the […]