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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

By RON PAGLIA Leave it to those ever- faithful 19 readers of this weekly offering to create a stir with trivial matters. Today’s question from the spokesperson for the crew goes this way: “Someone tol...

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...

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, 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, 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 ...

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 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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