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June 19, 2024

Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services Chow Chow donation

Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services recently presented its annual donation to Penn Highlands Mon Valley from the annual Chow Chow fundraiser. Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services agent Mary Jo Popp (center), presents the $18,000 check to Peter Adamo, Southwest Regional President for Penn Highlands Healthcare, along with agents Danielle Yerkey (left) and Shirley Walmsley-Angelo. Each December, Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services hosts the Chow Chow Luncheon to raise funds for Penn Highlands Mon Valley’s Free Care Fund. In December, more than 200 people attended the sell-out event at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

Data center letter made public
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
A standing-room-only crowd attended Monday’s meeting, with many expressing opposition. A letter addressing the proposed data center development in Elizabeth Township was read at Monday’s meeting, and ...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
A mold issue has been resolved and students will return later this month. Monessen City School District is preparing to welcome students back to its middle/ high school building after months of mold r...
MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
Comments from riders and non-riders are welcome through Nov. 30. Changes could be coming to public transportation in the Mon Valley, and local residents have an opportunity to help decide what those c...
Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
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November 3, 2026
Everyone who’s in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast their vote. By the MVI Today is Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a lot is riding on this year’s midterms. Democrats and Republicans are figh...
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November 3, 2026
Don’t miss our Election Day coverage in Wednesday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.