Kourtney Lynn Gavatorta – West Newton
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
Kourtney Lynn Gavatorta, 22, of West Newton, Rostraver Township, passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Born Nov. 17, 1999, in Monongahela, she was the daughter of the late James A. Gavatorta and Krista Gr...
Stefano connects local fire and EMS with funding opportunities
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By the MVI Sen. Pat Stefano, R-Bullskin Township, held First Responders Funding Workshops last week in Perryopolis and Somerset counties. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe t...
McKeesport gets revenge with road victory over Latrobe
By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By the Mon Valley Independent McKeesport tied Latrobe atop the Section 4-5A standings with a 41-29 victory over the Wildcats on Saturday.   To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe...
Commissioners OK full list of LSA projects
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Nearly $7.2 million in recommended projects for 2022 Local Share Account funds were unanimously approved Thursday by Washington County commissioners.   To read the r...
Charleroi Pyrex plant worker wins new Jeep
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Employees at Charleroi’s Pyrex plant are being recognized for their commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of S...
Weber heading to RMU as a long snapper
By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com Zach Weber excelled in multiple phases of the game during his time playing football at Serra Catholic.   To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday...
Brewster supports Full Funding Plan for schools
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com State Sen. Jim Brewster is joining his fellow Democrats in pushing for the Full Funding Plan for schools. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’...
Paula Bagay – Carroll Township
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By obits 
February 5, 2022
Paula Bagay, 63, of Carroll Township, on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord and she is with Him in paradise along with her m...
Frazier’s Boggs set to continue football career at St. Vincent
By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By JASON BLACK MVI Sports As a quarterback for the Frazier football team, Brayden Boggs always appreciated the chance to compete with his teammates on Friday nights in the fall. A visit to Saint Vince...
Glenn A. ‘Poe’ Porter – Monongahela
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By obits 
February 5, 2022
Glenn A. “Poe” Porter, 93 of Monongahela, passed away on Feb. 3, 2022, in his home. Glenn was born in Eighty Four on Nov. 15, 1928, son of the late George and Mina B. Stewart Porter. He graduated from...
Postponements set up hectic Saturday slate
By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By the MV Independent With boys and girls basketball games being postponed due to inclement weather over the past two days, a number of Mon Valley teams will be in action this weekend.   To read the r...
Early-morning fire destroys residence in Stockdale
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com For the first time in seven years, firefighters from across the Mon Valley were called to a structure fire early Friday morning in Stockdale. To read the rest of the...
Keith Wilkerson -Donora
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By obits 
February 4, 2022
Keith Wilkerson, 62, of Donora went to eternal rest suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. Born on Aug. 8, 1959, in Charle- roi, he was the son of the late Arthur Lee Sr. and Iona Wilkerson. He was also...
Elizabeth Veronica ‘Roni’ Shuma Faust – Rostraver Township
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By obits 
February 4, 2022
Elizabeth Veronica “Roni’’ Shuma Faust, 76, of Rostraver Township, died peace-fully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Born in North Charleroi on June 28, 1945, she was th...
Frances M. Brasco Feher – Belle Vernon
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By obits 
February 4, 2022
Frances M. Brasco Feher, 89, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Feb. 1, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Jeannette, on May 9, 1932, daughter of the late Domenick and Angeline Marsico Brasco. ...
Anthony L. Katsuleris – Monongahela
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By obits 
February 4, 2022
Anthony L. Katsuleris, 79, of Monongahela, passed away on Feb. 3, 2022, in his home. Tony was born in Monessen, on March 24, 1942, son of the late Louis and Clara Krofchek Kerekes-Katsuleris. He gradu...
Susan Takach Stimak – Donora
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By obits 
February 4, 2022
Susan Takach Stimak, of Donora, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 2, 2022. Born in Donora, on Oct. 14, 1924, she was 97 years old and a member of St. Michael Byzantine Rite Catholic Church. Susan was a...
2 Valley bridges in Allegheny County are in ‘poor’ condition
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 4, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A bridge on Coulterville Road in White Oak and another in Forward Township are among the Allegheny County-owned bridges rated in “poor” condition. To read the rest of ...