It’s a great day to graduate!
Latest News
June 2, 2021

It’s a great day to graduate!

By Stacy Wolford

Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
New graduates Raquel Rhoads, Sarah Bielawski, Alison Righetti, Jaime Sprenger and Jeremy Beckinger posed for a photo before California Area High School’s commencement ceremony Wednesday.

Jeff Stitt / Mon Valley Independent
McKeesport Area High School graduate Seth Demery’s family was all smiles Wednesday after watching him accept his diploma. He is shown with his aunt Brandi Cooke, his mother Amber Cooke and his “proud grandma” Laverne Demery. Standing next to Seth is Chafante Demery.

Charleroi glassmaking memories buried in time capsule
Latest News, Main
Charleroi glassmaking memories buried in time capsule
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 2, 2025
Former Corelle workers were joined by public officials for an emotional ceremony in Charleroi. Charleroi stood in the cold Monday in Meadow Avenue Park to say goodbye to the plant that shaped its peop...
Kennel contract renewed despite public objections
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
Kennel contract renewed despite public objections
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
The new agreement with Hoffman Kennels will run for one year. Elizabeth Township commissioners renewed a contract with Hoffman Kennels for one year for deer removal and dog control services despite so...
Season’s first big snowfall hits Mon Valley, western Pa.
Latest News, Main
Season’s first big snowfall hits Mon Valley, western Pa.
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
The worst part of the storm is forecast for today’s morning commute. The first big snowfall of the season hit Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, coating the ground and roadways. Speed limits hav...
Elizabeth Twp. hydrant replaced after failing during fire
Latest News, Main
Elizabeth Twp. hydrant replaced after failing during fire
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
Pennsylvania American Water installed the new hydrant Monday and submitted the broken one to the manufacturer. Pennsylvania American Water has replaced a fire hydrant on Dillon Road in Elizabeth Towns...
Annual McKeesport Festival of Trees opens Thursday
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
Annual McKeesport Festival of Trees opens Thursday
December 2, 2025
The long-running holiday celebration will feature dozens of decorated trees. By the MVI Renziehausen Park’s Jacob Woll Pavilion will be converted into a village of Christmas trees this week, which is ...
Two-vehicle crash in Charleroi
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
Two-vehicle crash in Charleroi
December 2, 2025
Charleroi Fire Department responded Monday night to a collision involving two cars at Fifth and Washington Avenue in Charleroi. Charleroi FIre Department