Orthodox Christmas observed

By Mon Valley Independent

The Very Rev. Edward Pehanich begins the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil Friday morning at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela. The church hosted services as part of Christmas Day Mass. St. Nicholas is among many churches in Western Pennsylvania that retain the Julian calendar for observing church feast days. Orthodox Christians in Russia, Serbia and other countries began Christmas observances Thursday. The majority of Orthodox believers celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, with midnight services especially popular. The churches in Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Greece mark it on Dec. 25 along with other Christian denominations.

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ALL SMILES HEADING BACK TO THE CLASSROOM

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Above, California Area Elementary School students, from left, Jahkiye Richardson, Raighleyn Richardson, Zadieyn Richardson, Avery Schaum, Acie’Arah Richardson and Baylee Neil are all smiles as they ge...

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‘Still taking it all in’: Charleroi man wins $1M from Pa. lottery

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Michael Matyas, a retired Charleroi police chief, bought the ticket at the Exxon in Speers. By the MVI A Charleroi man who recently retired for the second time won a $1 million jackpot from a Pennsylv...

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EF ready for start of new school year

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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Today is the first day of school for students in the Elizabeth Forward School District. Elizabeth Forward Warriors will head back to class today and leaders are excited to hear commotion in the halls....

Tonight’s the Night: Rod Stewart tribute to perform at the aquatorium

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Tonight’s the Night: Rod Stewart tribute to perform at the aquatorium

By MATT PETRAS For the MVI

August 22, 2024

Local favorite Six Gun Sally will open for the main band. Tonight’s the Night, a Rod Stewart tribute with some of the original members, will play with opener Six Gun Sally at the Monongahela Aquatoriu...

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Ringgold board clashes over policy for facility rentals

By SARAH PELLIS

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The board voted 6-2 to table a policy designating fees for organizations using district facilities and grounds. Ringgold School Board directors clashed before and during their meeting Wednesday about ...

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Glassport Community Day to offer food, fun and social services

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI

August 22, 2024

The event will kick off at 4 p.m. Saturday at Honor Roll Park on Monongahela Avenue. Volunteers are busy preparing for Glassport’s inaugural Community Day set for Saturday at Honor Roll Park, 440 Mono...