A big guy’s gotta eat

By Mon Valley Independent

Thomas Jefferson lineman Nick Bryan, left, and Charleroi’s Jacob King enjoy a slice of pizza during the Mon Valley Independent sports department’s football photo shoot Sunday at Snapshot 47 studio in Charleroi. The annual football circular will hit newsstands Aug.

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Fun for all at St. Andrew’s Summerfest

July 14, 2025

St. Andrew the Apostle’s SummerFest took place Saturday afternoon at Parish Park in Monongahela. At left, Cordelia Witlatch performs with The Dance Co By Lori of New Eagle. At right, Carlie Cameron, 5...

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12th annual Block Party, Bike Run and Car Show held in Belle Vernon

July 14, 2025

The 12th Annual Belle Vernon Block Party, Bike Run and Car Show was held Saturday afternoon Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon was closed from Vine to Grant Street as vendors, food trucks, and vintage...

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Charleroi transferring cash to get better interest rate

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 14, 2025

The borough will move a portion of the first payment it received from the sale of sewer lines in 2023. Leaders in Charleroi have agreed to transfer $500,000 from their 2023 deal with the Authority of ...

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New interchange to be introduced on Route 51

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 14, 2025

Traffic will be routed onto the Diverging Diamond Interchange early Tuesday. Traffic will be introduced Tuesday to the new Diverging Diamond Interchange on Route 51 in Rostraver Township, weather perm...

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White Oak addressing blight

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 14, 2025

The borough is taking action on several condemned properties. The removal of blight and properties that do not follow code is moving forward in White Oak. Council voted in March to move forward with t...

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Medicaid cuts could ‘devastate’ access to care in rural Pa.

July 14, 2025

State officials estimate 310,000 Pennsylvanians will lose Medicaid coverage and anticipate strain at health facilities caused by federal budget cuts. By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College BELLEF...