MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry celebrates grand reopening at new location

By Stacy Wolford

Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

A grand reopening celebration was held Saturday for MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry’s new location at 1049 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, MarBill Diamonds and Jewelry is a third-generation business the Horrell family has owned and operated since 1964. The family has enjoyed sharing in the milestone moments of their customer’s journeys for six decades. Owner/operators Bill and Linda Horrell, along with their son Michael, his wife Kylie Horrell, and their two daughters, are shown during the celebration. For more information, call 724-929-6633, online at marbilljewelers.com, or find them on Facebook.

Latest News, Main

5 Ringgold students create district’s first Community Day

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 1, 2026

The event will take place April 18 at Chess Park. Five Ringgold High School students spent every lunch period trading cafeteria chatter for sponsor lists, registration forms and plans for the district...

Allegheny County Elections, Elections, Fayette County Elections, ...

Key primary races will shape Pa. House & Senate

April 1, 2026

Insiders, candidates and more identify the May primaries likeliest to shape the legislature. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This spring, Pennsylvanians will vote in primary elections that...

Latest News, Main

Green group voices doubts about Nippon

April 1, 2026

The company does poorly on a “corporate scorecard.” By JACK TROY TribLive Nippon Steel lags behind at going green, according to a new report from environmental group SteelWatch, highlighting concerns ...

Latest News, Main

Death penalty out for one suspect in 2021 shooting

April 1, 2026

The Washington County DA won’t seek it in the trial of Devell Christian, who’s accused of killing Nicholas Tarpley in Donora. By the MVI The Washington County district attorney’s office is no longer s...

Around The Valley, Latest News, Main

Local students involved in robotics competition

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 1, 2026

The experience will help them prepare for a high-tech future. Six teams representing Mon Valley communities competed in a regional robotics competition last month. For Inspiration and Recognition of S...

Around The Valley, Features, Local/Youth

Getting ready for opening day of trout season in McKeesport

April 1, 2026

On Monday, members of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, state Sen. Nick Pisciottano, state Rep. Dan Goughnour, McKeesport Mayor Tom Maglicco, staff members and other volunteers worked togethe...