By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The board of directors for the Donora Public Library had two goals for Tuesday’s open house: to re-introduce residents to all the library has to offer and to encourage...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A new private community initiative to beautify Monessen is hopeful for the future of the city. During a kick-off meeting Tuesday at Monessen Public Library, more tha...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com  An international businessman who planned to expand his companies into Monessen is facing ongoing legal woes in Canada and Belgium. Virginia-based millionaire entrep...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com When a community event attracts hundreds of people there are likely to be a few bumps in the road, even when it’s for a good cause. Each spring, the Charleroi Area S...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com The Monessen Middle/High School Marching Band is looking for alumni to help them celebrate homecoming festivities. Band and auxiliary alumni of all ages and instrume...

ALLEGHENY, BEAVER AND WASHINGTON counties’ designation as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area does not mean it is a den of drug iniquity. In fact, one of the criterion for getting the designation i...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Despite a nuisance rain shower, the Charleroi girls soccer team was able to overcome a sloppy game and beat cross-river and Section 2-A rival Monessen, 3-2, in ove...

By LES HARVATH For the MV Independent Sept. 11 was a night to remember for Ringgold senior Eli Schoedel. Midway through the first half of Ringgold’s Section 3-3A, 6-0 win over visiting Albert Gallatin...

For the MV Independent McPhatter receives weekly league honor After recording three takeaways over the weekend, including a fumble return for a touchdown, California University junior defensive back L...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Magisterial District Judge Charles Christner doesn’t go a day without worrying. In his 27-year career, he has had fights break out in his courtroom, received threats...

By the MVI Thousands of federal dollars will soon flow into Allegheny and Washington counties as they have been designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, federal and local officials announced ...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com Belle Vernon Area School Board on Monday postponed all action on a $4 million bond issue, pending receipt of more information. During their agenda meeting, board mem...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com A West Newton man accused of pulling a gun on his sister was ordered to stand trial in Westmoreland County Court. John Joseph Hresko, 54, of state Route 136 appeared...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com When Kathy Kelly and Ashley Eisengart started The Bag Brigade two years ago, they had no idea the impact they could make for students in the Belle Vernon Area School...

SPECIALLY TRAINED DOGS have taken on vital roles in local police departments during the past few decades. These highly intelligent animals assist their human partners with narcotics detection, crowd c...

By Jeremy Sellew jsellew@yourmvi.com Despite allowing 21 points off six turnovers, the California University football team picked up its second straight win Saturday with a 40-35 victory over Edinboro...

By Jose negron jnegron@yourmvi.com The Ringgold boys soccer team continues to be Belle Vernon Area’s kryptonite. After scoring early in a 2-0 shutout of the Leopards Sept. 4, the Rams replicated that ...

By Jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com Monessen moved into second place in Section 4-A and stretched its winning streak to four games with a 1-0 overtime victory over Bishop Canevin Saturday morning. Afte...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Opioid Coalition will host its inaugural Mon Valley National Night Out Thursday at Monessen City Park. Formed last November, the coalition’s mission i...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com It’s once again time to get out the dog leash and take the pooch on a walk to an annual dog-themed festival in Port Vue. For the third year in a row, the committee for...