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July 1, 2023

MVI Extra edition debuts today

By Mon Valley Independent

Today, we’re excited to debut our MVI Extra edition —  an expanded electronic edition that now offers our readers, subscribers and advertisers even more. 

The Mon Valley Independent, along with MVI Extra will be a one-stop shop for all your local, national and world news and sports in one easy to navigate e-edition.

All MVI print and digital subscribers have full access to the electronic edition.

That means our subscribers who receive a print edition of our newspaper also have access to the electronic edition at no additional cost.

Our digital subscribers now have additional content to read with their subscriptions.

Both print and digital-only subscribers also have 24/7 access to obituaries, legal notices, property transfers and classifieds on MVI Extra. 

The expanded MVI Extra edition is another way we are showing our commitment to our readers and advertisers. 

No matter what your schedule is, you can always access the Mon Valley Independent’s e-edition and the latest copy of the paper any time by visiting monvalleyindependent.com.

Looking to subscribe? Give us a call at 724-314-0030!

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