By DAVE MACKALL For the MV Independent Penn-Trafford doubled up high-scoring McKeesport, but the Warriors’ defense captured the spotlight Friday night. Josh Cheplick’s fumble recovery in the end zone ...

By D.J. Vasil For the Mon Valley Independent It didn’t matter the size of the hole or running lane, Dustin Shoaf found his way through it. The senior running back carried the ball 41 times for 401 yar...

By MICHAEL LOVE For the Mon Valley Independent Freeport entered the fourth quarter of Friday’s Big East Conference clash with Elizabeth Forward holding a nine-point lead. The Yellowjackets were hoping...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Belle Vernon Area rebounded from a rivalry loss to Thomas Jefferson last week by taking out its frustration on host Laurel Highlands, 49-7, at Mustangs Stadium. Ma...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Sports have a way of bringing people together “for the love of the game.” On Wednesday, members of Club Serenity — a nonprofit recovery group in Charleroi — and loca...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Sheetz on state Route 51 in Rostraver Township was among 17 stores, gas stations and smoke shops in Pennsylvania that were fined this week for selling electronic vapin...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Members of two Elizabeth Township families are expected to face criminal charges after several people were injured in a fight Thursday afternoon. Elizabeth Township Po...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Police are searching for a McKeesport man who allegedly fired a semi-automatic weapon at two Mc-Keesport Area High School students last week. A warrant has been issued...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Some Donora officials and residents plan to attend a Mon Valley Sewage Authority meeting Monday to express concerns about sewage backing up in basements during he...

By Jeremy sellew jsellew@yourmvi.com Belle Vernon Area boys soccer coach Rob Miele’s displeasure was evident as the team broke their postgame huddle Thursday night. His face told the story as he watch...

By Jose negron jnegron@yourmvi.com The Monessen boys soccer team held on for a 3-2 victory over Chartiers-Houston in Section 4-A play Thursday afternoon at Monessen High School. Despite a late goal by...

By JEREMY SELLEW It’s been a long week in the Sellew house. As we wear down from a long work week, first grade and housework, we’re all grateful for Friday night. Contrary to what some may believe, Cu...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com There are many stories to tell about the people, places, businesses and organizations that make up the Mid-Mon Valley. During its annual awards banquet Thursday, the...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com Despite Mayor Matt Shorraw’s 12th consecutive absence, a letter his supporters distributed to city residents last week was the main focus of Thursday’s council meeti...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com This morning, Donora borough is asking Washington County Court for emergency approval to demolish an unsafe building in the 500 block of McKean Avenue. During Thu...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com A Monessen man accused of beating and burning his 1-year-old son is in prison. David Allen Jackson Jr., 28, of Reed Avenue was arrested around 8:30 a.m. Thursday on ...

By Bob Pajich South Allegheny School District is looking for a business manager and the position might be filled at the next regular school board meeting. The board nor its solicitor would confirm if ...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Liberty Way in Liberty borough will remain closed through next week as a result of a major landslide that came barreling down the hill Monday and blocked both lanes of...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley is one of Allegheny County’s regions with the highest rates of children tested with elevated blood lead levels, according to the county Health Departmen...

ACCOLADES WERE PLENTIFUL Thursday night when the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards dinner. Adjectives like outstanding, creative, excellent and entrepreneurial were thrown...