By Jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com For those who look solely at Belle Vernon Area forward Markello Apodiakos’ 2018 statistics, it might be a common belief that he’s produced less than he did last seas...

There’s nothing like watching your kiddo grow up and getting to share some of the traditions you had when you were younger. One of my favorites is watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” with...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Elected officials from 10 Mid-Mon Valley municipalities met Thursday night to “try to take steps to come together as a region.” That is how Donora Councilman Dennis Gu...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com After working without a contract since June 30, Monessen teachers have reached an agreement with the district. The school board unanimously approved a five-year agre...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com It has been a long journey to “the top of the hill,” but dirt is finally flying on Monack Way in Alta Vista Business Park in Fallowfield Township. With construction ...

For The MV Independent The first-of-its-kind BVA Derby Day held last May at Amulet Farms in Rostraver was such a success that the BVA Charitable Fund plans a repeat. Officials of the group promoting e...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com McKeesport has announced plans for its 2018 Veterans Day ceremony. The city’s traditional memorial service will take place in Memorial Park along Lysle Boulevard at 11...

By Jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Forward school directors were presented with a district facilities assessment during Wednesday’s meeting. Kevin Hayes and Rob Rensi of Hayes Design Group, ...

It’s good to see dirt being moved around again at Alta Vista Business Park in Fallowfield Township. The park will get its fifth tenant soon when Nine Energy Service begins operations sometime in 2019....

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Charleroi Drama Club will debut its fall play this weekend after a four-year hiatus. The performance consists of two one-act comedy skits, “You’re Driving Me Cra...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com A 26-year-old Charleroi man died Wednesday after an accident on his all terrain vehicle. According to Washington County Coroner Tim Warco, Levi J. Mattey was driv...

By Bob Pajich For the Mon Valley Independent South Allegheny junior and senior high school students who break the rules may soon have to face the dean. South Allegheny School Board approved the creati...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com The latest change to Rostraver Township’s business district took place Wednesday, as Keystone Bakery reopened with a new look and some fresh faces. Located in the fo...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com McKeesport Area school board will likelt vote next week to approve a contract for a police officer to be present within the district. McKeesport city council approved ...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com If the Charleroi boys soccer team felt any pressure about completing an undefeated regular season, they showed no signs of it Tuesday night. The Cougars wasted no ...

By MARTY STEWART For the MV Independent The last time Serra Catholic hosted Greensburg Central Catholic, the game lasted only 15:33 before being suspended because of lightning. The Eagles probably fel...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com While the Charleroi girls soccer team may not have the best record of teams heading to the playoffs, they are among the hottest. The Cougars (7-6, 7-5) won their t...

By LES HARVATH For the MV Independent Despite facing the graduation of their top two singles players and a third senior playing both doubles and singles, the future of Ringgold’s girls tennis team app...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com “The Shoeshine Man,” Albert P. Lexie, who shined shoes at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for more than 30 years and donated over $200,000 in tips to a fun...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Allegheny County’s Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport will begin accepting patients to its new post-acute care drug addiction rehabilitation and treatment unit...