Robert Francis Petty, 82, of Stockdale, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Born on April 26, 1939, in Monessen he was a son of the the late Frank J. and Mary Veronica Petty. After hi...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Families of at least two late western Pennsylvania men — paramedic Matthew Smelser and registered nurse Scott Hirsh — had their loved ones on their hearts and minds Tu...

Film crews were active Tuesday afternoon in Monessen around Third Street and Donner Avenue as they collected footage for the Showtime series “American Rust.”

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com Pennsylvania’s population growth has lagged behind other states for years, so Monday’s announcement that the state has lost another Congressional seat wasn’t...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The integration of six Pennsylvania universities, including three in the western part of the state, is entering its public comment period and is not necessarily...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com Mon Valley residents and their furry four-legged friends will be in the spotlight Saturday when the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation holds its 12t...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The strategic management plan for Elizabeth Borough should be half done by the end of June, according to the consultant hired to prepare the five-year guide for...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com In the Mon Valley, there aren’t many contested primary races at the local level, but there will be a few in November. In Westmoreland County, that includes county...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com In a battle that featured superb pitching, one big inning helped Ringgold prevail Tuesday afternoon. The Rams struck for three runs in the third and held off Elizabe...

By JAMIE RANKIN For the MV Independent It took four hours and a combined 42 runs, but Tuesday’s Section 4(3A) baseball game between Charleroi and host Southmoreland finally determined a winner. The Co...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Madison Bednar arguably pitched her best game of the year and the Frazier softball team shook off a little rust and knocked off Class 4A Laurel Highlands, 9-2, in ...

Charlotte E. Dickie, 93, of Cranberry Township, formerly of New Eagle, died Monday, April 26, 2021, in Apple Blossom Senior Living, Moon Township. She was born Feb. 5, 1928, in New Eagle, the daughter...

    Raymond S. Ambrose, 95, of Belle Vernon, Washington Township, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Country Care Manor. Born May 13, 1925, in North Belle Vernon, he was the son of the late Lawren...

Funeral services were held for Harry R. Sickels Jr., 87, of Monongahela, who died Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born Jan. 25, 1934, in Monongahela, he was the son of Harry ...

Ringgold High School Track team members Eva Vogt, Karisa Vaccaro, Thomas Borne, Ethan Hutchison and Johnnie McDuffie took a break during events at the Mid Mon Track Classic at Ringgold Monday afternoo...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Monessen Municipal Fire Chief Delmar Hepple said his crews and those providing mutual aid have been hard at work recently battling blazes in the city. He’s proud to sa...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com After a tough year in and out of the classroom, area students from several districts were recognized Monday for their hard work and academic perseverance during the ...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The Belle Vernon Area High School is closed for in-person instruction through at least Wednesday due to the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the building. A...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com Thanks to Valley-wide efforts by local scouts, area food pantries will receive a generous donation this weekend. The Mon Valley Scouting District in Southwes...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Local residents, students, businesses, elected officials and legislators will do their part to “redd up” the Mon Valley this weekend, particularly in the streets of ...