By Mon Valley Independent 
September 21, 2019
By JEREMY TEPPER MVI Sports Elizabeth Forward is growing and getting better, which could be bad news for Class 3A’s Big East Conference. The Warriors played their most dominant game of the season Frid...
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September 21, 2019
By the Mon Valley independent Devari Robinson put on a show for McKeesport fans on the road against Plum Friday night.   The McKeesport quarterback ran for five touchdowns, threw for another and retur...
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September 21, 2019
By ADAM BREWER MVI Sports California suffered its first loss of the season last week against Laurel, even though the game was called at halftime due to the weather. The Trojans had their hands full Fr...
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September 21, 2019
By GEORGE GUIDO It’s fun times for Burrell under Year Two of coach Shawn Liotta’s regime. The Bucs put together a solid effort on both sides of the ball Friday night in downing Yough, 40-6, at Buccane...
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September 21, 2019
By Eric Seiverling eseiverling@yourmvi.com Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills boroughs were put on a precautionary boil water advisory by Pennsylvania American Water after a massive water main break i...
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September 21, 2019
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Trade jobs are a part of the culture in the Mon Valley. To increase interest for potential job seekers in high- demand professions, area organizations and elected of...
‘Bark for Life’ will help in the fight against cancer
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September 21, 2019
By Eric Seiverling eseiverling@yourmvi.com For anyone who believes that dogs are man’s best friend and kittens are angels with whiskers, the American Cancer Society’s “Bark For Life” event is sure to ...
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September 21, 2019
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Two state lawmakers announced this week that more than $100,000 worth of parks and recreation grants are coming to the Mon Valley. More than $500,000 in state grant fu...
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September 21, 2019
By Natasha Lindstrom A former Washington County kindergarten teacher has pleaded guilty to a federal narcotics charge for her role in a far-reaching cocaine ring that flooded the Mon Valley and Pittsb...
Barbara Louise Schumacher Barch – Rostraver Township
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September 20, 2019
Barbara Louise Schumacher Barch, 82, of Rostraver Township, passed away early Sunday morning, Sept. 15, 2019, at the Hallsworth House in Monessen. Born on Feb. 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the la...
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September 20, 2019
Carole Jo Rice, 78, of Monongahela, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. She was born Saturday, Jan. 4, 1941, in Charleroi, a daughter of the late George and Bertha Marie Shupink Zober. In addition to her pare...
Warriors’ struggles remain against Eagles
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September 20, 2019
BY JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com Over the last decade, South Park has made a habit out of beating Elizabeth Forward. Entering the season, the Warriors had lost 17 straight regular season meetings wi...
Rams pick up big win over Mustangs
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September 20, 2019
By Dan Palm For the MV Independent The Ringgold boys soccer team used a dominant first half and an opportunistic second half to beat Laurel Highlands, 3-1, in Section 3-3A play Thursday night at Joe M...
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September 19, 2019
Gilbert R. Chuboy, age 83, of Perryopolis, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on Dec. 3, 1935, in Perryopolis, a son of Steve Chuboy Sr....
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September 19, 2019
By JEREMY TEPPER MVI Sports For Abbie Chalovich and Tyler Turk, their connection on the volleyball court comes naturally.   Chalovich, a setter, and Turk, a middle hitter, have started together for Th...
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September 19, 2019
By the Mon Valley Independent All-time records and milestones continue to accumulate for the Charleroi boys soccer program. The Cougars blasted visiting Washington, 17-0, in a Section 3-2A matchup as ...
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September 19, 2019
By EMILY BENNETT DILULLO ebennett@yourmvi.com Monessen residents dealing with excessive rodent problems have already seen results since the city’s intervention last Friday. Several people who live on ...
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September 19, 2019
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The state House Thursday passed a bill authored by Rep. Justin Walsh, R-Rostraver, that would prohibit the use of public assistance benefits to purchase tobacco...
Car show to benefit hostel, provide bikes for children in McKeesport
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September 19, 2019
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The McKeesport Trail Commission is hosting a car show this month to raise money “to spruce up” the McKeesport Hostel and to help provide kids with bicycles. The car sh...
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September 19, 2019
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the identity of a 23-year-old man who died after a vehicle he riding in crashed into a building Sunday in McKeesport. Austin Taylor Fagan of...