‘Big Event’ day of volunteering in California

By Mon Valley Independent

PennWest California cheerleader Ashlyn Cummings, a freshman from Elizabeth Forward, rakes leaves at The Center in the Woods community center for older adults in California for Saturday’s “Big Event,” a day of community service sponsored by the university’s student government. The annual springtime event gives students a chance to show their appreciation for the local community surrounding the California campus. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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PATRIOTIC SERRA FANS

August 31, 2024

Fans in the Serra Catholic student section wore red, white and blue for Friday’s game against Clairton. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www. monvall...

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New class graduates from Pa. State Police Academy

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 31, 2024

Applications for the next round of training are being accepted through Nov. 27. Last week, 59 cadets graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and will now become state troopers. Five will ...

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Overdose Awareness Day mixes tragedy with hope

By MATT PETRAS For the MVI

August 31, 2024

An observance was held in Monessen to mark the international event. The Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission hosted an International Overdose Awareness Day event Friday afternoon at the Monessen B...

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Oldies concert in Clairton to raise money for local veterans

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI

August 31, 2024

The all-day concert is set for Sept. 7 at Clairton Park. An annual oldies concert to raise money to aid local veterans is being planned in Clairton. The seventh annual oldies concert at the Buzzy Webe...

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Fun heats up at Renzie Rib Fest

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

August 31, 2024

Festival regulars have returned this year with their special recipes. Renzie Rib Fest, an annual Labor Day Weekend tradition in McKeesport, returned to Renziehausen Park Friday with some familiar face...

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Firefighter has ‘dream job’ with Fallowfield VFC

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 31, 2024

Chris Ceccarelli recently started as the company’s new full-time daylight firefighter and EMT. Chris Ceccarelli landed his dream job — and Fallowfield Township supervisors are eager to meet him. He is...