Curtain rises on EF musical

By Mon Valley Independent

kylar Ruschak and Tyler Guinto-Brody get ready for mic checks at opening night of Elizabeth Forward High School’s spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors.” The show will continue with performances at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

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MCKEESPORT CHEERLEADER JUMPS FOR JOY

December 4, 2024

Laina Jackson does a leaping split during the Tigers’ boys basketball game against South Allegheny Tuesday night. See full coverage on B1. See more photos in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyi...

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Charleroi Area school board keeps same leaders in place

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 4, 2024

Barbara Pepper will remain board president with Elaine Pappasergi as VP. Leadership will remain unchanged in Charleroi Area School District next year. During Tuesday’s annual reorganization meeting, t...

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Trump vows to block U.S. Steel purchase

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 4, 2024

He promised to make the company “Strong and Great Again” in a Truth Social post. President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his opposition to the proposed $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s ...

WCHA tax exemption for new senior housing in Rostraver rejected

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WCHA tax exemption for new senior housing in Rostraver rejected

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 4, 2024

The proposed agreement only had one supporter. The Belle Vernon Area school board voted Tuesday to reject a cooperation agreement and tax exemption with the Westmoreland County Housing Authority for i...

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Mon Valley Paws thanks donors, hands out awards

By SARAH PELLIS

December 4, 2024

The nonprofit aids people and organizations that rescue animals and provide health care for them. Mon Valley Paws held its annual Giveback Celebration at Foster House II on Tuesday to thank donors and...

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Panicucci new Monessen school board president

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 4, 2024

Marc Bellora edged Sharon Mauck for vice president in a 5-4 vote. The Monessen school board elected a new president and vice president at its reorganization meeting Tuesday. In a unanimous vote, Mark ...