By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Lorenzo Glasser pitched his most efficient game of the season and Elizabeth Forward’s defense was a big part of Ringgold’s run production as the Rams shut out the ...

Helena Dukery Laskey, 72, of Monongahela, formerly of Carroll Township, passed away April 24, 2022, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born in Germany Dec. 20, 1949, daughter of the late T...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com Charleroi saw its losing streak hit four consecutive games with a 4-2 loss to Southmoreland in Section 4-3A play at Veterans Memorial Field Tuesday afternoon.   To r...

Dr. Charles Edward Stacey, 90, a lifelong resident of Donora, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022. Born in Donora, on Nov. 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Charles and late Nettie Lam...

By the MV Independent Talia Ross struck out a career-high 14, and Ashley Joll finished with a triple, two singles and drove in five runs as Belle Vernon Area shut out Charleroi, 7-0, Tuesday. To read ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Rotary Club of Charleroi celebrated a milestone birthday this week.   On Friday, club members, friends, family and supporters gathered at Ripepi Winery to mark t...

Lois Helster Dewar, 78, of Monongahela, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in the South Hills Wellness and Rehab Center in Canonsburg. A daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude Strang Helster, she...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The biggest changes that will affect the Mon Valley as a result of legislative redistricting are arguably those that impact the state House districts. To read the...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Forward used two big innings, including a five-run fifth to hang on for a 9-6 win at Belle Vernon Area in Section 2-4A action Monday. To read the rest of...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Leaders in the Belle Vernon Area School District are taking a hands-on approach to make the district a bit more uplifting for students. To read the rest of the story...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com Everything clicked for the Serra Catholic softball team Monday afternoon.   To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent, cal...

George Richard Price Jr., 66, of North Charleroi, passed away at home on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was born in Connellsville on Sept 27, 1955, son of the late George Richard Price Sr. and Fannie V. W...

By the Mon Valley Independent Yough scored five unanswered runs to turn a one-run deficit into a 9-5 victory over West Mifflin in Section 2-4A play on Cougar Mountain Monday afternoon.   To read the r...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Volunteer fire departments in the Mon Valley and across Allegheny County are in need of firefighters to fill their rosters, respond to calls and help with fundraising....

Josephine Katherine “Tootsie” LaMendola, 87, a lifelong resident of Donora, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Residence at Hilltop, Monongahela. She was born March 25, 1935, in Monessen, daughter of t...

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen celebrated Orthodox Easter on Sunday. The Rev. Meletios Gianniodis conducts the outdoor portion of the Resurrection service, along with Loukas Feher, Mar...

By Adam Brewer MVI Sports On Saturday afternoon, the California and Beth-Center baseball teams combined for 33 runs, 28 hits, 20 walks and 24 runners left on base. To read the rest of the story, pleas...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Ringgold School District’s special education programming will be reviewed by a consultant. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe to our online e...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com There are only two unbeaten teams in Class 2A softball, and one of those is Frazier. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe to our online edi...

By TAYLOR BROWN   tbrown@yourmvi.com Furry, four-legged residents and their owners will strut through Monongahela next month at the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation’s annual Mutt March.   T...