Junior officer

By Mon Valley Independent

Jaxon Larrow, 3, of Finleyville, receives a junior officer certificate from Monongahela Police Chief Kevin Harris, right, and Washington County Deputy Sheriff David Findley during a Coffee with a Cop event Thursday morning at Little City Coffee in Monongahela. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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Elementary center in Donora needs roof repairs

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 14, 2026

Council also approved fees for park rentals. From park rental fees to street event signage, Donora council addressed several operational matters during Thursday’s meeting. Among the items on the agend...

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Fire strikes Glassport home

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 14, 2026

High winds caused flames to spread to two other nearby structures. Firefighters battled heavy flames and smoke at a Glassport home Friday morning. The fire originated at 802 Ohio Ave., and winds cause...

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LENTEN FISH FRY AT EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

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High winds knock out power, topple trees

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 14, 2026

All of Southwestern Pa. was affected by strong wind gusts Friday night. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in the Mon Valley and across the greater Pittsburgh region Friday evening becau...

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$5M grant eyed for EFHS improvements

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 14, 2026

School board members received an update on construction. Elizabeth Forward School District will seek a $5 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant to be used for upgrades at the high school. T...

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THE AGENDA

March 14, 2026

Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...