Election Day races to watch across the region
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 7, 2023
Trib Total Media and MVI staff reports From the Washington and Westmoreland county commissioners to the Allegheny County executive and district attorney, numerous high-profile races will greet voters ...
Charleroi set to discuss 2024 budget
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 7, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi Council is expected to have its first public discussion about a proposed 2024 spending plan — which does not include a tax increase as it stands — during W...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 7, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Throughout the McKeesport area, a month-long scavenger hunt is underway.   Carnegie Library of McKeesport is running the event, which entails searching for pict...
California Area Relay for Life program gets award
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 7, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com California Area School District has been recognized for putting its best foot forward in the fight against cancer.   Last week, Relay For Life of CASD received the N...
Mon Valley Leathernecks celebrate
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
Ret Gen. David Papak uses a sword to cut the cake at the Mon Valley Leathernecks’ annual ball Saturday night in Donora. Looking on are Wally Fronzaglio and Bill Paulick.  To purchase these photos and ...
Help available for area voters on Election Day
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Allegheny County’s elections division reminds voters that resources are available if something goes wrong and voters need help on Election Day. Voters who planned...
Democrats hold Innamorato rally in McKeesport
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI About 150 people attended a “Get Out The Vote Rally in the Valley” Sunday afternoon at the McKeesport Palisades Event Center for Sara Innamorato, a Democrat running to be Al...
5 candidates competing for 3 Ringgold seats
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Three at-large seats for Ringgold School Board are on the line Tuesday, as five candidates will compete at the polls.   Jason Briscoe, Rich Fine, Brittany Macio...
McKeesport Area to fill 5 seats on school board
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com   Four challengers and three incumbents will vie for five open seats on the McKeesport Area School Board Tuesday. Incumbents Jim Brown, Diane Elias and Joe Lopr...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Township has several open seats to be decided in Tuesday’s election. Incumbents Mark Cain, a Democrat, and James T. Benedek, a Republican, will be seeking re...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 6, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Six candidates will compete for three seats on White Oak Borough council in Tuesday’s election. Incumbents Charles D. Davis, a Republican, and George Pambacas, a Democ...
Overtime win gives Bentworth WPIAL soccer title
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 4, 2023
Bentworth soccer players hold the WPIAL Class 1A championship trophy after defeating Charleroi in overtime in Friday’s title game.  
5 candidates seek spots on Donora council
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 4, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com   With Election Day approaching, Donora council candidates shared their plans to tackle the borough’s crucial issues.   Five candidates will compete for three s...
Washington County: DeMarco-Breeden challenges DA Walsh
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 4, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com In Washington County, the race for district attorney features an incumbent who took over after former DA Gene Vittone passed away in 2021 and a deputy district at...
Patti’s Pasticceria celebrates move to new location
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 4, 2023
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Patti Fiasco was only 17 when she first tied on an apron at Feig’s Bakery in White Oak.   She was just looking to make some spending money, but ended up with a lot more from h...
2-year, 4-year terms open in BVA race
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 4, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com The Belle Vernon Area School Board race will feature five candidates vying for four-year terms, and two of those candidates are also in the race for a two-year term. I...
Ground broken for new office building in Charleroi
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 3, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Patience is a virtue. That statement was proven true Thursday morning when local, county and state elected officials gathered with other stakeholders at the site of ...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 3, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com The McKeesport Area Education Association voted Thursday to reject the one-year contract approved by the school board at last week’s meeting, but the union hasn...
Donora hears from consultants for demolition project
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 3, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The former beauty shop and apartment building at 647 McKean Ave. in Donora has to be demolished, and last night council heard from consultants who may help with t...