Anthony “Ferp” Necciai Jr., 68, of Monongahela, passed away in Jefferson Hospital on Nov. 22, 2023. He was the son of the late Anthony “Nibbs” Sr. and Joyce Holsapple Necciai. A lifelong resident of B...

By JOSE NEGRON jnegron@yourmvi.com On Friday night, Belle Vernon defenders feasted on Avonworth's offensive playmakers. On Sunday, the Leopards will be feasting on doughnuts after shutting out the Ant...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com The phrase on the back of Belle Vernon’s practice jerseys is a simple one – “Do Your Job.” The Leopards did their job Friday, winning their second consecutive WPIA...

Jennifer Ann Baldini, 55, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on July 7, 1968, she was the daughter of John G. and Geraldine J. Mascetta Turtzer, who survive and resi...

Nancy Layton of Monessen, beloved daughter of the late Iva Mae and Thomas Steer and wife to the late Gary Layton, passed away peacefully at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital on Nov. 18, 2023. Nancy i...

Rosella Ann McShane, 83, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital with her family by her side. “Rose” was born on Sept. 3, 1940, in Monessen, to the late Peter and M...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Independent’s Christmas Cheer Club kicks off once again Monday, continuing our tradition of fulfilling holiday wishes for Valley families in need. ...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com In what has become a yearly spectacle for residents from Elizabeth and surrounding areas, the Zombek Family Christmas Light Display is set to return Saturday to provid...

By PEG LUKETIC McKeesport Community Newsroom A U.S. Army veteran orphaned at 11 more than three decades ago, Matt Bradley knows how important it is for older children to come of age in an accepting, s...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com For the second straight season, it’s Leopards against Antelopes for the WPIAL Class 3A championship at Acrisure Stadium. Belle Vernon Area and Avonworth meet for a...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts has opened an Elementary Music Academy, which is designed to provide a well-rounded music education experience for students. Clas...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Ahead of tonight’s WPIAL Class 4A Championship at Acrisure Stadium against No. 1-seeded Aliquippa, McKeesport head coach Matt Miller acknowledged that his program has ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Shopping small is the perfect way to find something special to cross an item of off your holiday shopping list. Despite trying times as small business still recoup f...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com When a few hundred people poured into South Allegheny Elementary to tour the recently completed Innovation Center Tuesday night, there was a lot to be thankful for. St...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com More than 400 musicians from all 50 states and Mexico — including two Mon Valley residents — will combine their experiences and talents to create one sound togeth...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Kathleen and Sean Alfred’s family extends far deeper than each of their family trees. Each year around Thanksgiving, the Finleyville couple welcomes friends from all...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com A number of local volleyball players earned postseason awards, with many named to the All-WPIAL teams in their respective classifications.   The majority of the Mo...

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Within a week of its grand opening, Big Dave’s Pizza in Monessen ran out of food. The unexpected amount of support for the new pizza shop conjured feelings of e...

By JASON BLACK For MVI Sports For the Frazier High School wrestling team, there is no confusion about what the ultimate goal is this upcoming season. The Commodores are coming off a season in which th...

By JEFF OLIVER For the MVI This is the season we all choose to be more thankful for what we have in our lives. Not only with Thanksgiving, but also the Christmas season tends to make us feel a little ...