MVAF helps launch futuristic new restaurant in Charleroi
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 22, 2022
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Charleroi has a new space-age restaurant, thanks in part to a microloan from the Mon Valley Alliance Foundation. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy ...
Alvin G. Hussar –  Warren, Ohio, formerly of Belle Vernon
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By obits 
January 22, 2022
    Alvin G. Hussar, 83, of Warren, Ohio, entered into peaceful rest on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2022, at his home with the loving care of his family by his side. Alvin was born on Aug. 9, 1938, in Cha...
Leopards crush Vikings after first loss
By Mon Valley Independent 
January 22, 2022
By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Coming off the first loss of the season, the Belle Vernon Area basketball team was looking to bounce back in Friday’s game. To read the rest of the story, please s...
S. Allegheny receives state Safe Schools grant
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 22, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A few public school districts in the Mon-Yough Valley will be able to bolster either programs or safety equipment thanks to state Safe Schools grants awarded Friday. T...
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By obits 
January 22, 2022
Marie E. Merlo Melnik, 74, of Charleroi, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. She was born Saturday, Dec. 27, 1947, in Charleroi, the daughter of the late John and Marie Guida Merlo. Marie w...
’Tis the season for frozen pipes
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 22, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Friday night’s blast of cold air prompted Pennsylvania American Water Co. to urge Mon Valley customers to prepare now to prevent frozen or broken pipes. To read the re...
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By obits 
January 22, 2022
Gloria Zanardini, 84, of California, Pa., died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. She was born Saturday, March 27, 1937, in Granville, Pa., a daughter of the late Ben Carnello and Louise Lorezon Carnello. In a...
Big second quarter leads Trojans over ’Dores
By Mon Valley Independent 
January 22, 2022
By JASON BLACK For MVI Sports Friday’s Section 2-2A girls basketball game between Frazier and visiting California was won and lost in the second quarter. To read the rest of the story, please see a co...
Area child injured on Wisp Resort coaster
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 22, 2022
By John Rectenwald jrectenwald@yourmvi.com A local 9-year-old boy was seriously injured last weekend while riding the Mountain Coaster alpine slide at Wisp Resort in McHenry, Md.   To read the rest of...
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By obits 
January 22, 2022
Louis Bucci, 82, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Jan. 20, 2022, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. He was born in New Eagle on Nov. 24, 1939, a son of the late Luigi and Ma...
Uniontown rallies by Yough
By Mon Valley Independent 
January 22, 2022
By Bill Beckner Jr. Trib Total Media With a name like Notorious Grooms, there has to be a back story. But the Uniontown freshman basketball player said it’s as simple as the definition.
Cheering for Ringgold
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 21, 2022
Ringgold High School cheer coach Carly Kirchner holds her son Luke, 2, during halftime of Thursday’s girls basketball game against Serra Catholic.
Chad E. Patterson –  McKeesport
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By obits 
January 21, 2022
Chad E. Patterson, 43, of McKeesport, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2022. Chad was born July 17, 1978, in McKeesport Hospital. Chad loved his family, his Steelers and music. Chad was prece...
Susan Marie Rood –  Dunlevy
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January 21, 2022
Susan Marie Rood, 70, of Dunlevy, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 17, 2022. The daughter of the late R. Henry and Shirley Hobaugh Stitt, Susan was born on Jan. 23, 1951, in Ford City. Susan...
Monessen: City makes payroll, but financial crunch continues
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 21, 2022
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The City of Monessen was able to meet its payroll obligations this week, but the rest of the monthly financial picture is rather bleak. To read the rest of the st...
School bus situation still not solved in McKeesport
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 21, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com School bus runs being frequently canceled remains an issue in the McKeesport Area School District. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Friday’s Mon Val...
Charleroi teacher tries to add excitement to gym class
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By Mon Valley Independent 
January 21, 2022
By Taylor Brown tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi Elementary Center physical education teacher Amanda Bashioum is hoping to bring technology into the gym. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy o...
Darlene F. Ostetrico –  Donora
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January 21, 2022
Darlene F. Ostetrico, 64, of Donora, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of the late Adam Trin...
Eagles top Rams to remain unbeaten
By Mon Valley Independent 
January 21, 2022
By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Three players hit double figures and Serra Catholic dominated the second half as the Eagles girls’ team remained unbeaten on the season with a 56-29 non-section wi...