Obituaries
By obits 
November 18, 2019
Kristian M. ‘Hodge’ Hodgson Monongahela Kristian M. “Hodge” Hodgson, 47, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Monongahela Valley Hospital from health complications. He was born ...
Championship feeling
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 17, 2019
Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent Thomas Jefferson’s Bowen Dame and Preston Zandier celebrate on the sidelines during Saturday’s 41-7 win over Belle Vernon Area in the Class 4A WPIAL title ...
Thomas Jefferson rolls past BVA for ninth WPIAL title
By Mon Valley Independent 
November 17, 2019
By Dean Dellamalva Jr. MVI Sports Belle Vernon Area’s road to its first visit to Heinz Field was a memorable one; however, its visit was forgettable. Thomas Jefferson claimed its ninth WPIAL champions...
Clairton trounces Sto-Rox to capture 14th WPIAL crown
By Mon Valley Independent 
November 17, 2019
By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com The connection between Clairton quarterback Brendan Parsons and receiver Kenlein Ogletree has been described a few different ways.   But now, a new adjective can b...
Clairton’s defense suffocates potent Sto-Rox offense
By Mon Valley Independent 
November 17, 2019
By Ashley Chase MVI Sports The unsung hero of Clairton’s return to the top of the WPIAL Class A football mountain wasn’t an individual player or coach. It was the Bears’ defense. Three interceptions, ...
Mallozzi makes a difference in TJ backfield
By Mon Valley Independent 
November 17, 2019
By Jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com For three years, Thomas Jefferson running back Dylan Mallozzi patiently waited for his time to shine.   Playing behind the likes of standout running backs Justin Vig...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 17, 2019
By Eric Seiverling eseiverling@yourmvi.com With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, communities are preparing for the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season.   Lights, food, m...
Veterans remove tattered flags from Monessen graves
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 17, 2019
By Matt Petras For the MV Independent Every year, veterans in Monessen volunteer to collect old flags on the graves of veterans.   “We start at 8:30. It’s cold and stuff,” said Monessen American Legio...
Mrs. Claus has plenty of fans in Monongahela
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 17, 2019
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com As Santa meets with children Friday at Chess Park, Mrs. Claus will be holding court at the Monongahela Area Library gazebo, and the wife of the jolly old elf ha...
Obituaries
By obits 
November 17, 2019
Sherman Lavel West Greensburg Sherman Lavel West, 65, of Greensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 15, 2019. Viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. At 6 p.m., a eulogy will be hel...
Obituaries
By obits 
November 17, 2019
Betty E. Hall Monongahela Funeral services were held for Betty E. Hall, 100, of Monongahela, who passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in her home. Born Oct. 23, 1919, in Donora, she was the daughter o...
Laura J. Niziolek –  Donora
Obituaries
By obits 
November 17, 2019
Laura J. Niziolek, 98, of Donora, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at the Residence at Hilltop, Monongahela. She was born in Donora on Aug. 21, 1921, a daughter of the late George and Josephine...
Marjorie J. Miket –   Whitehall, Formerly of Monessen
Obituaries
By obits 
November 17, 2019
Marjorie J. Miket, 97, of Whitehall (Canongate Apartments), passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at Ecumenical Retirement Community, Harrisburg. She was born May 15, 1922, in Smithton. She was the ...
Obituaries
By obits 
November 17, 2019
Paul S. Gaidos Monongahela Paul S. Gaidos, 83, of Monongahela, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Nov. 15, 2019. He was born Jan. 11, 1936, in Monongahela, the son of the la...
By Jeremy Sellew 
November 16, 2019
By DEAN DELLAMALVA JR MVI Sports Belle Vernon Area's road to its first visit to Heinz Field was a memorable one; however, its visit was forgettable. Thomas Jefferson claimed its ninth WPIAL championsh...
Clairton wins 14th WPIAL championship
By Jeremy Sellew 
November 16, 2019
By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com The connection between Clairton quarterback Brendan Parsons and receiver Kenlein Ogletree has been described a few different ways. But now, a new adjective can be ...
Tigers unable to fend off Gators
By Mon Valley Independent 
November 15, 2019
By Dean Dellamalva Jr MVI Sports Getting the most out of their team at the most critical point of the season is the primary objective of any coach.   McKeesport head coach Matt Miller got the absolute...
Clairton, Sto-Rox set to clash for Class A title
By Mon Valley Independent 
November 15, 2019
By Dean Dellamalva Jr MVI Sports Top-seeded Clairton and No. 3 Sto-Rox will meet for the WPIAL Class A championship at Heinz Field this morning.   Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m.   The two teams last me...
Looking a lot like Christmas
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 15, 2019
Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent Aubree McAfee, 3, of Perryopolis gives her Christmas list to Santa during North Belle Vernon’s Light up the Night Celebration Friday at Community Bank Park