N. Charleroi council adds to ABC support
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 20, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com It’s been said it only takes one person to make a change — but in recent weeks the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi has learned that it has a small army of supp...
White Oak: Update provided on MS4, Long Run
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 20, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com White Oak’s engineer provided updates on the borough’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program and continued efforts to seek funding for Long Run ba...
Late run pushes Cedarbrook past DTSF
By Mon Valley Independent 
June 20, 2023
By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com Dax Thomas State Farm and Cedarbrook opened the MVI Summer Basketball League’s girls division action with a hotly contested matchup, but in the end, it was head co...
Three in double figures lead MoFlo past Lee Supply
By Mon Valley Independent 
June 20, 2023
By Gino Antimarino MVI Sports Cate Clarke and Bria Ringloff combined to score 21 second-half points in carrying Monessen Florist over Lee Supply in a 70-45 blow-out win on opening night of the Mon   V...
Lam’s preliminary hearing now Aug. 10
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 20, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Magisterial District Judge Wayne Vlasic granted a sixth continuance in the ongoing case of Rostraver murder suspect Keven Van Lam Monday. To read the rest of the ...
4 charged with trespassing at Century III site
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 20, 2023
By Julia Maruca Trib Total Media Four people were charged with felony trespassing for sneaking inside the former Century III Mall property, according to the West Mifflin Police Department. To read the...
MVISBL boys division tips off tonight
By Mon Valley Independent 
June 20, 2023
By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com On Monday, the girls players had their spotlight to begin the fourth season of the Mon Valley Independent Summer Basketball League.   Tonight, it’s the boys’ turn.  ...
Claudia A. Bird – Belle Vernon
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By obits 
June 19, 2023
Claudia A. Bird, 57, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in her home.  A daughter of the late Claude Evans and Judy Durisko Evans, who survives in Victory Hill, she was born on Au...
Regina Wojciechowski Danek – Donora and Charleroi
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By obits 
June 19, 2023
Regina Wojciechowski Danek, 83, died June 16, 2023, at Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park. Born in Donora to the late Joseph and Anna Mary Wojciechowski, she was a lifelong resident of Donora and ...
Marshann Pankiewicz Henry – Charleroi
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By obits 
June 19, 2023
Marshann Pankiewicz Henry, 82, of Charleroi, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, peacefully at Cambridge Hillside Senior Living with her family by her side. Born on March 11, 1941, Marshann was the dau...
Fannie Rae Yeager Richardson – New Eagle
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By obits 
June 19, 2023
Fannie Rae Yeager Richardson, 87, of New Eagle, passed away on June 19, 2023, in Jefferson Hospital. Born Feb. 17, 1936, in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Erma Fast Yeager. A 1954 ...
Solemn moments at Vietnam Memorial Wall
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 19, 2023
Jayme Gregg of Elco played “Taps” during the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, which was on display all weekend at the Roscoe Sportsmen's Association.  To purchase this photo a...
Monongahela: New water line to be installed on Fourth St.
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 19, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Monongahela leaders announced crews will install a new water line on Fourth Street this summer. During last week’s work session, Mayor Greg Garry said the line ...
Forward Twp. boat launch project delayed
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 19, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Forward Township officials are hopeful they will receive funding to help repair a boat launch in the township, but the project is on hold for now. To read the rest o...
EF school board debates unexpected bill for new lighting
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 19, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com There was confusion at Wednesday night’s Elizabeth Forward school board meeting when an agenda item called to approve an invoice and payment for LED lighting at the hi...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 19, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Allegheny County will hold a virtual career fair Thursday. Anyone who is interested can register online and participate with just an internet connection — no spec...
Curtain rises on summer league’s 4th season
By Mon Valley Independent 
June 19, 2023
By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com The fourth season of the Mon Valley Independent Summer Basketball League kicks off tonight with girls division action at Marx’s Court Time Sports Center in Elizabe...
Marlene K. Johnston – Monessen
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By obits 
June 18, 2023
Marlene K. Johnston, or “Mangal” as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren liked to call her, 85, of Monessen, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at home, with her loving family by her side. She...
Valley residents welcome Vietnam Memorial Wall
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 17, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com With overcast skies and a cool breeze blowing calmly in a field near the Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association, hundreds of people slowly walked along the Vietnam Traveling...
Revitalization options explored in Monessen
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By Mon Valley Independent 
June 17, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com During a town hall meeting this week, the executive director of the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority said Monessen has one of the most unique opportuni...