January 5, 2022

Belle Vernon Area dominates in win over Southmoreland

By Mon Valley Independent

By Adam Brewer

MVI Sports

The Belle Vernon Area boys basketball team had to knock off the defensive rust Tuesday night in its Section 3-4A matchup with Southmoreland after the holiday break.

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U.S. Steel advances $3B strip mill project

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Some residents and environmental groups are expressing concerns about increased pollution. U.S. Steel says it’s pushing forward with a project to build a nearly $3 billion hot strip mill at its Edgar ...

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W. Mifflin Area eyes plan to restructure schools

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

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Budget deficits and an expected decline in enrollment will likely make changes necessary. Another Mon Valley district is exploring options to restructure its schools to better serve its students. Earl...

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Independent hopes to unseat Bartolotta in 46th District

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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A longtime Republican incumbent touting her legislative record and an independent challenger calling for a new approach in Harrisburg are offering voters two different visions for Pennsylvania’s 46th ...

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Enthusiasts trade puzzles at West Mifflin swap

By By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom

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The event, which happens twice a year, is an easy and inexpensive way to get new jigsaw puzzles to work on. On a recent sunny Sunday morning, cars pulled into the parking lot of the Best Buy in West M...

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SPORTS

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A first for EF The Warriors’ soccer programs each won a section title this season. B1

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SATURDAY

October 23, 2026

Don’t miss our Food pages full of new recipes in Saturday’s print and electronic editions of the MVI.