Victoria S. Kaplon Strychalski, 91, of Carroll Township, formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at her home. Born Nov. 11, 1930, in Yatesboro, Pa., she was the daughter of the ...

Lillian M. Hynes, 96, of Washington Heights, Belle Vernon, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in her home. A daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Nelepa Koslasky, she was born on Feb. 1, 1925, in...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Santa’s elves have been busy in Rostraver Township. Volunteers purchased and wrapped presents for more than 300 children Thursday during the Santa Cop event spo...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com In what might seem like a surprise turn of events after two months of contentious meetings, Donora Borough Council approved a request Thursday from Future iServic...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The parents of a 6-month-old baby boy whose body was found hidden behind new drywall in the bedroom of their Charleroi home are now charged with his murder. To re...

By Hannah Walden For the MVI After watching his older sister struggle to be included in playground fun due to her disabilities, Eagle Scout Braydon Wilcher was inspired to make his local park more acc...

The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority has been informed by its transportation contractor, MV Transportation, that one driver has tested positive for COVID-19.   To read the rest of the story, please se...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com Holding a 2-0 lead late in the second period Thursday night, the Ringgold hockey team looked to be in control of its PIHL Division 2 showdown with Bishop Canevin. To...

John H. “Jack” Jacobs Jr., 72, of Speers, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. A son of the late John H. Jacobs Sr. and Jeannine Harrison Jacobs, who survives and resides in Dunlevy, he was born in...

Margaret Cecelia Kopach, 94, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2021, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Stockdale on April 29, 1927, Margaret is the daughter of the late Loui...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com To members of the Serra Catholic football team, the number 16 is symbolic To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Friday’s Mon Valley Independent, call 7...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com After nearly two years of planning, the Mon Valley Independent Shootout Classic is finally ready to tip off this afternoon. To read the rest of the story, please s...

Alice L. Read Selcan, 91, of Monessen, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in McMurray Hills Manor. She was born on July 8, 1930, in Monessen, daughter of the late John “Jack” Read and Rose Scalise Read. Alice...

Timothy John Summers, 73, of Coal Center, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. A son of the late Charles and Dorothy Martin Summers, he was born in North Charleroi on July 13, 1948. For...

Raymond S. Thompson Jr., 75, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at his home. Born May 19, 1946, in Brownsville, he was the son of the late Raymond Thompson Sr. and Helen Schwenk ...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com In last week’s PIAA Class 2A semifinal victory over Farrell, five different players totaled 10-plus tackles for Serra Catholic’s stout defensive unit. Zach Weber, a ...

By Stacy Wolford swolford@yourmvi.com It might require a Christmas miracle to reach the Salvation Army Mon Valley Citadel’s red kettle drive goal this year. With the holiday a little more than two-wee...

Andrew David Weiland, 50, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2021, in his own home in Fallowfield Township. He was born May 27, 1971, in Jamestown, N.Y. He is the son of Mary Lu Urey Weil...

By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports Even though Belle Vernon Area will feature two of the premier wrestlers in the WPIAL and state in seniors Cole Weightman and Logan Hoffman, coach Bob Bove says he really does...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Blessings are overflowing at First Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township and the church youth group would like to share those blessings with others. Pastor ...