EF WARRIORS FAN SECTION
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August 30, 2025
Elizabeth Forward student fans cheer for the Warriors during Friday night’s game against Highlands. EF won 35-14. See game coverage in today’s sports section. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent...
Monessen Lions support International Overdose Awareness Day
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August 29, 2025
The Monessen Lions Club made a donation to the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission for International Overdose Awareness Day being held from noon to 2 p.m. today at the Herman Mihalich Memorial Bo...
Grand opening today for jewelry store in White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 29, 2025
Diamond & Gold Buyers of Pittsburgh is located in the Oak Park Mall. A grand opening is happening today for a new jewelry store in White Oak. Diamond & Gold Buyers of Pittsburgh is located in the Oak ...
Penn Highlands Mon Valley honored for cardiac care
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August 29, 2025
For the MVI Penn Highlands Mon Valley received three American Heart Association (AHA) awards for its commitment to offering rapid, research- based care to people experiencing heart attacks. “Penn High...
Innamorato signs executive order to protect union workers
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August 29, 2025
She signed the “Strengthening Worker Protections in Allegheny County” executive order. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato signed an order Thursday creating an “office...
Westmoreland Yough Trail chapter to host Labor Day poker run
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August 28, 2025
The event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the WYTC section of the GAP in West Newton. By the MVI The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation will hold its an...
Labor Day weekend in Pittsburgh will feature football, baseball and ribs
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August 28, 2025
TribLive If you are heading to the North Shore this Labor Day weekend it is best to have a game plan, especially on Saturday. The University of Pittsburgh football opens its season hosting cross-town ...
TWO VEHICLE CRASHES IN ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP
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August 28, 2025
Rostraver Township police and firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday evening on Rostraver Road at Fells Church Road. One patient was transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergen...
Local trail council gearing up for annual Yough N’ Roll
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August 27, 2025
The bike rides will be followed by a Party on the Trail at the Boston Trail Access in Elizabeth Township. By the MVI The Mon/Yough Trail Council is inviting the public to its 31st annual Yough N’ Roll...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 27, 2025
With a ban lifted, hunting will be permitted in state forests beginning Sept. 14. After Gov. Josh Shapiro signed historic legislation earlier this year repealing Pennsylvania’s longstanding ban on Sun...
Former police captain to serve 16 years of probation for evidence room theft
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MCKEESPORT
August 27, 2025
Christopher Halaszynski told a judge he has begun turning his life around. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A former McKeesport police captain will serve 16 years on probation for stealing more than a quar...
Donora’s 98th annual Kennywood Day winners announced
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August 26, 2025
Donora’s 98th annual community picnic was held in honor of Terrance Gnora. For the MVI The Donora Smog Commemorative Committee welcomed the 98th annual Donora Kennywood Day community picnic on Aug. 13...
No changes expected to mail-in ballots
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August 26, 2025
By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Allegheny County officials are expecting to send mail-in ballots for the upcoming general election in the beginning of October, officials said. David Voye, manager of the c...
Keystone may expand collections in White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 25, 2025
Company representatives made a presentation at council’s recent workshop meeting. Representatives from Keystone Collections Group came to White Oak council’s August workshop meeting to discuss the bor...
Vehicle crash in Charleroi
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August 25, 2025
harleroi firefighters responded to an accident Sunday afternoon in the area of Sixth Street and Crest Avenue. No further information was available before press time. Charleroi Fire Department