Pooches on parade in Elizabeth

By Mon Valley Independent

Odette Fisher, 4, of Franklin greets Michele Ink’s dog, Roxy, at the inaugural Elizabeth Area Development Corporation Pooch Parade on Saturday. The event, sponsored by Candelore’s Barking Beauties, featured a costume contest, raffle baskets and several local vendors. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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WEDNESDAY

December 10, 2024

Don’t miss the latest from Carroll Township and New Eagle in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Monongahela sets final budget vote for Dec. 17

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 10, 2024

City council’s proposal would increase property tax rates from 8.25 mills to 9.75 mills. Monongahela council will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Dec. 17 to vote on the city’s 2025 budget. Mayor Gre...

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BINGO DAY IN MONESSEN

December 10, 2024

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Budget passes with no tax hike

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 10, 2024

Commissioner Larry Maggi expressed concerns about some spending choices. The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the final budget for 2025, which keeps tax rates the same for the upcomin...

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Layoffs pushed back at Corelle plant

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 10, 2024

The first job losses have been delayed until late January, with the plant set to close April 30. Corelle Brand employees will keep their jobs through at least the start of 2025. On Sept. 4, Anchor Hoc...

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Area man sentenced for firearms offenses, conspiracy

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 10, 2024

mailto:tbrown@yourmvi.com A McKeesport man has been sentenced in federal court to 134 months in prison for his conviction on firearms offenses, conspiracy and violations of his federal release. On Mon...