By the Mon Valley Independent Bentworth’s Chris Vargo and Frazier’s Rune Lawrence continued their domination in Class 2A wrestling as both finished at the top of their weight classes at the PIAA South...

Bridgette Law of Donora picks up an order from Betty Albero at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish’s drive-thru fish fry Friday afternoon. The parish will hold a fish fry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Fully vaccinated Pennsylvania residents will no longer have to quarantine if they come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. The Department of H...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com On the same day state police released two surveillance camera images in connection with the fatal shooting of Nicholas Tarpley of Donora, a crowdfunding page was creat...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com With so many things in limbo due to COVID-19 restrictions, brides-to-be are looking for all the help they can get. Depending on their vendors has become a crucial pa...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com COVID-19 restrictions may have shut down concert venues and live music, but they haven’t stopped Scott Blasey from performing for his fans. Blasey, the recog...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Pennsylvania American Water customers may not see rate increases as high as they anticipated, thanks to a joint settlement reached with the Pennsylvania Public Utili...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Chas Mrlack has been a spark for the Monessen Greyhounds this season with his constant hustle and aggressive style both offensively and defensively. Friday, in wha...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com The Elizabeth Forward girls bowling team has become accustomed to success over its three years of existence.   The Warriors, who went 10-0 this season and won their ...

Francis “Bruce” Bruno, 76, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at his home, with family by his side. Born in New York, N.Y. on Oct. 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Ca...

It is with heavy hearts that we wave goodbye to Vicki Johnston of Belle Vernon, the daughter of the late Ralph Packe and Frieda Princler. Vicki was preceded in death by a son, William; daughter, Trace...

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, Jesse Thomas Russell, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 30. Jesse was born on April 28, 1990, in Pittsburgh, to Bernie Russell and Peg Cunningham Russell, ...

James “Jim” Jackson, of Liberty Borough, died on Feb. 25, 2021, from complications from dementia. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 52 years, Louise Jackson; and his brother, Albert Jackson ...

By Jacob Tierney Trib Total Media Thursday’s memorial service for Hempfield’s 14th Quartermaster Detachment was both somber and joyful, a time for mourning those lost while catching up with old friend...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The financial scene in the Mon Valley is changing. On Tuesday, Community Bank announced its intention to consolidate six branch offices in response to changing banki...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The mayor of Monessen decided to remove a councilman as liaison to a board this month because he felt there was too much “drama.” Mayor Matt Shorraw made a motion...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com State police are looking into several leads in hopes of determining who was responsible for a shooting that left one man dead in Donora Wednesday evening.   Trooper Ro...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com After canceling last year’s annual gala due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mon Valley Hospital Foundation is going virtual this year with one of its biggest f...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com McKeesport Area School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Holtzman and the school board had a frank conversation about issues with virtual learning at Wednesday’s meetin...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com A Rostraver business can’t give its money away, at least not to the township. Noble Environmental, which does business at 111 Conner Lane along with County Haul...