Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026
South Allegheny High School's Class of 2026 graduated Friday. Photos by Heather Hart / For the MVI
Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026
Their base salary will rise from $44,000 to $50,000 per year. Earlier this month, the McKeesport Area school board unanimously approved a significant salary increase for district teachers following ne...
Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026
They produced a line of clothing featuring positive messages. Elizabeth Forward’s student-run business and a local nonprofit teamed up for a project to commemorate mental health awareness month in May...
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026
Commencement ceremonies for 122 graduates will be held Wednesday. Charleroi Area High School will hold its 2026 commencement at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Charleroi Area High School amphitheater. In the ...
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
May 30, 2026
Special events will be held on June 6 to mark the library’s milestone. The Monessen Public Library will celebrate its 90th anniversary with special events from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6. Festivities wil...
High school, Sports
May 30, 2026
The PIAA released the finished brackets for the baseball and softball state playoffs, and two local teams will be playing close to home when games begin Monday. Winning WPIAL championships has its per...
High school, Sports
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
May 30, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Belle Vernon had 16 hits and 16 runs in a dominant win that ended an inning early. Dom Pireaux (4), Jordan Jerome (3) and Vito Francia (3) combined for 10 of those hits w...
High school, Sports
May 30, 2026
Belle Vernon Post 484 committed six errors but was able to minimize damage in a legion win. Despite being without several regular starters, Belle Vernon opened its 2026 American Legion season with a 1...
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
May 30, 2026
Jared Jones had waited a year to be cleared to take a the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates, so it made sense his adrenaline was running high and his fastball was coming out hot. The 24-year-old pitche...
Obituaries
May 30, 2026
Carl “Skip” Paulick, 74, of New Eagle, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Skip was born on Nov. 12, 1951, in New Eagle, son of the late William Sr. and Mary Jur...
Obituaries
May 29, 2026
Edward Pochatko, 80, of Stowe Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026. He was born to Edward and Anna Jacko Pochatko. He was the beloved husband of 54 years to the late Cheryl Ann You...