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Gunfire in stadium brings EF-SA game to early end

August 29, 2026

The Warriors held a 42-20 lead at the time, but it’s not clear if they’ll be credited with a win. By LIAM BELAN MVI Sports A hard-fought season opener between a pair of Mon Valley rivals was cut short...

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MMVTA seeks change to local match rule

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

August 29, 2026

The transit authority is asking state legislators to amend the regulations. Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority, faced with increases to required funding to surrounding communities to maintain state oper...

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Kickoff night for high school football

August 29, 2026

South Allegheny cheerleader Miyah Hill flips through the air during pre-game festivities before Friday’s contest against Elizabeth Forward at Gladiator Stadium. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent...

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Dismissal of charges upheld in Donora homicide case

August 29, 2026

An appeals court sided with Jah Zhanee Inifi Sutton, but the charges could be refiled later. By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com A Washington County judge’s decision to dismiss homicide charges agai...

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New St. Vincent de Paul store open in West Mifflin

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

August 29, 2026

Its mission goes far beyond selling donated items. An atypical thrift store has come to West Mifflin. A new Society of St. Vincent de Paul location has opened at 2603 Elizabeth Road at the former Holy...

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Shapiro cites ‘deeply serious’ outbreak as measles cases rise

August 29, 2026

The Pa. Department of Health said 460 cases had been reported by Friday afternoon. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Gov. Josh Shapiro said Friday morning measles cases in Pennsylvania had risen to 445, up mor...

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Kolbeck, Payne lead Hounds to 36-14 rivalry win over Charleroi

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

August 29, 2026

Kolbeck finished with 153 receiving yards, 129 rushing yards and 3 TDs. Kayden Kolbeck and Kaier Payne provided the impact plays Friday night as Monessen tallied the final 16 points of the game and av...

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Jaguars open season with decisive win at BVA

By JEREMY SELLEW

August 29, 2026

Harrison Kolling threw three TD passes in TJ’s 34-6 victory. There’s no doubting the Thomas Jefferson faithful travel well during Jaguars football season, including the student section, “The Jungle.” ...

Trojans’ Meier accounts for 6 TDs in rout of Mohawk

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Trojans’ Meier accounts for 6 TDs in rout of Mohawk

By JEREMY SELLEW

August 29, 2026

Brandon Meier threw four touchdown passes and ran for two more scores as California opened its season with a 40-6 victory over Mohawk. After a scoreless first quarter, Meier and the Trojans (1-0) took...

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Moessner a big factor in Vulcans’ win over Wheeling

August 29, 2026

By the Mon Valley Independent Ryan Moessner didn’t have to wait long to make an impact at the collegiate level. The Bentworth High School graduate scored in his college debut Thursday, helping Califor...

Obituaries

Andrea ‘Andy’ M. Necciai Mendicino – New Eagle

August 29, 2026

Andrea “Andy” M. Necciai Mendicino, 67, of New Eagle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in her home. She was born Sept. 12, 1958, in Monongahela, a daughter of the late Anthony “Nibbs...

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Frank Nelson Yates Jr. – Monessen

August 29, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Nelson Yates Jr., 68, of Monessen, announces his sudden passing on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Frank was a lifelong resident of Monessen and Christian by f...