By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com No tax increase is anticipated in the tentative budget presented by Monongahela city council Friday morning. The budget of just under $3.2 million is expected t...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly shooting a woman in Glassport on Thanksgiving, according to Allegheny County Police. Jonah Kasim Reid, 47, of Gla...

By EMILY BENNETT DILULLO ebennett@yourmvi.com The Monessen PTA will host its biannual craft and vendor show Dec. 8 with roughly 30 vendors on hand just in time for the holiday season.   Crafters, vend...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com For the first time in 11 years, the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars will again roar into the PIAA championship game. The Jaguars held Lampeter-Strasburg without a rushing...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com Clairton’s hopes of heading to Hershey were dashed Friday night with a 13-10 loss to Farrell in the PIAA Class A semifinals at North Allegheny. Miscues hindered the ...

William Klamorick Jr., 86, of Speers, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in California, Pa., on April 21, 1933, a son of William and Eloise Michenor Klamorick...

Raymond C. “Rev” Pater, 96, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Glassport on Jan. 28, 1923 but became a lifelong and proud resident of McKeesport at a very y...

Paul D. Taylor, 70, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Fairmont, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the GREENLEE’S BENTLEYVILLE FUNERAL HOME, ...

Audrey Vitovic, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Southwestern Healthcare Center following a lengthy illness. She was born on Feb. 14, 1934, in Bronx, N.Y., daughter of the lat...

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By Jeremy Sellew and Jose Negron jsellew@yourmvi.com, jnegron@yourmvi.com One step remains for Thomas Jefferson to return to Hersheypark Stadium to play for a PIAA championship. The Jaguars will meet ...

By Eric Seiverling eseiverling@yourmvi.com While most people consider their birthday a special time, for North Charleroi native Jean Roberts, her birthday on Dec. 7 will take on an extra special meani...

By JOE GRATA For The Mon Valley Independent Members of the Rostraver High School Class of 1939 recently held their 80th reunion. Both of them. Jack Coulson of Sewickley and Catherine “Sis” Manack Mats...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Independent’s Christmas Cheer Club kicks off today in hopes of fulfilling some holiday wishes for families in need. The Christmas Cheer Club toy dr...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com With the new month come new restrictions for the Elizabeth Bridge. Short-term closures of the bridge will begin Dec. 3, weather permitting, according to PennDOT...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Mid-Mon Valley Model Railroad Club will open its doors to members of the community for its Holiday Open House this weekend. Beginning Saturday, the club will ope...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The Zombek Christmas Display, with its 35,000 lights, will be up through Dec. 26, with a major kick-off event this Saturday. Williamsburg Drive will be closed e...

Ethel Catherine Sezawich, 88, of Coal Center, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. She was born Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1931, in California, Pa., the daughter of the late Lawrence and Louise Har...

Gloria Celeste Brown Holmes, 91, of Monessen, departed this life on Monday Nov. 25, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends to be with the Lord. Gloria was known for her loving heart and welcoming ...

Henry “Heno” DeAmbroggi Jr., 83, of New Stanton, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Mr. DeAmbroggi was born May 12, 1936, in Fallowfield Township, the son of the late Henry and Marie DeAmbroggi. He was a mem...