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September 22, 2026

Elizabeth Forward High School will host homecoming festivities on Oct. 9 when the Warriors take on Derry Area High School. This year’s homecoming queen candidates are, front row, from left, Julia Barr...

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Columbia Gas penalized over local pipeline safety case

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 22, 2026

The PUC approved a settlement involving an $875,000 payment and corrective measures. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania will pay an $875,000 civil penalty and take additional corrective measures to resolve ...

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Touchdown celebration

September 22, 2026

Members of the Frazier color guard joined in the celebration of a Commodores touchdown during Friday’s win over Jefferson-Morgan at Commodores Stadium. Floyd Kish / For the Mon Valley Independent

Late fees on sanitation bills to rise in October

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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP

Late fees on sanitation bills to rise in October

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 22, 2026

The cost will be $325 for anyone who doesn’t submit payment before then. Rostraver Township residents who haven’t paid their sanitation bills yet will see an increase in late fees if they don’t submit...

Pennsylvania’s Amazon data center boom is fueled by a lucrative tax break

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White Oak firefighter, business owners honored

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

September 22, 2026

Casey Donahoe traveled to Minnesota in August to help battle wildfires in the state. Five White Oak residents were recognized by Mayor Ina Jean Marton for their contributions to the community during M...

High school, Sports

Black helps Evansville reach championship series

By JEREMY SELLEW

September 22, 2026

Serra Catholic grad Mark Black helped the Otters beat the Washington Wild Things in the Frontier League semifinals. Serra Catholic stalwarts Zach Black and Max Black have had their championship moment...

Titans shut out Wildcats; Leps blank Albert Gallatin

High school, Sports

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Titans shut out Wildcats; Leps blank Albert Gallatin

By JEREMY SELLEW

September 22, 2026

West Mifflin wasted little time taking control Sunday, scoring seven times in the first half on the way to a 9-0 victory over East Allegheny in Section 4-2A play. Molly Chelosky led the Titans with a ...

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Vikings nip Rams, 1-0

By By JASON BLACK For MVI Sports

September 22, 2026

With chances at a premium and each team battling for every inch, it was clear that Monday’s nonsection boys soccer game between Ringgold and host Mt. Pleasant would be decided by a special player maki...

NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports

McCarthy laments lack of reps for offensive line

By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive

September 22, 2026

When Mike McCarthy looks at his offensive line nowadays, he doesn’t see a group that necessarily needs torn apart. Rather, he sees a unit that just hasn’t had enough time together. The first-year Pitt...

Obituaries

Ronald Clyde McCracken – Fallowfield Township

September 22, 2026

Ronald Clyde McCracken, 85, of Fallowfield Township, passed away on Sept. 16, 2026. He was the son of Clyde and Maythen Mc Cracken. Ron was a quiet, hardworking man who enjoyed a simple life. He spent...

Obituaries

Marian A. Dolnak Riley – Donora

September 22, 2026

Marian A. Dolnak Riley, 89, of Donora, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Mon Valley Care Center. She was born in Donora on Dec. 13, 1936, daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Starch Dolnak. Sh...