Volunteers set up Avenue of Flags in West Newton

By Mon Valley Independent

Helping to set up the Avenue of Flags Saturday morning at West Newton Cemetery is Declan Hixson,12, of West Newton. Each flag honors a deceased local veteran, and the patriotic display will remain in place until the Saturday after Memorial Day. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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Wintry walk at Cedar Creek Park

January 31, 2026

Sheila Gordon of Rostraver Township enjoys a winter walk Friday afternoon with her miniature schnauzer, Rocky, along the Great Allegheny Passage at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. Jeff Helsel ...

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House committee approves pet cremation oversight bill

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 31, 2026

The proposal was inspired by the Patrick Vereb case. A bill that would create more oversight on the cremation of pets advanced out of the state House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, moving it a step cl...

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Ice slows traffic on Monongahela River

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 31, 2026

Items such as coal, salt and fuel may be prioritized so they can keep moving. As freezing temperatures continue throughout the region, ice on the Monongahela River has started to slow down commercial ...

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Stockdale VFD celebrates century of service

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 31, 2026

The method of fighting fires has changed greatly since the department was formed in 1926. For 100 years, someone has always shown up. Firefighting in Stockdale used to mean relying on bucket brigades ...

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Mon Valley reunion set for Feb. 28 in sunny Florida

January 31, 2026

Organizer Mona Lisa Spirko said the event will be held in Tampa again this year. By the MVI The date has been set for the 45th annual Mon Valley Florida reunion, just in time for snowbirds to enjoy th...

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Ex-youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds

January 31, 2026

Attorney general: Money was used for personal bills, shopping, car payments and bathroom remodel. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive The former director for the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League who ...