SUPPORT FOR CANCER FIGHT

Kayla Fransko Reedy was honored before Ringgold’s girls soccer game Wednesday evening, receiving a game ball to show support for her courageous battle against cancer. A 2009 Ringgold graduate, Reedy continued her soccer career at California University and then returned to the high school in 2015 as head coach of the Rams for three years. She’s accompanied by her husband Zach and daughter Kennedy. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Monongahela

December 20, 2025

Santa and Mrs. Claus visited their Santa house in downtown Monongahela for the last night of the season on Friday. Lillian Shvarts, 17, of Monongahela stopped to take a photo with them. The Monongahel...

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Spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear

December 20, 2025

Christmas spirit is alive and well around the Mon Valley. Above, California Area Elementary School students were greeted by these “elves,” Principal Dr. Rachel Nagy and staff members Julie Iams, Steph...

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West Mifflin ‘Santa cops’ wrap up holiday cheer

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 20, 2025

The police department also delivered toys to West Mifflin elementary students. For the seventh annual year, the West Mifflin Police Department hosted its toy drive to help local children have a bright...

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Valley towns awarded grants, LSA funds

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 20, 2025

Millions of dollars in funding was awarded to local municipalities for projects. This week, several state legislators announced millions of dollars in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funds for their r...

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PennWest: New curriculum could include program cuts, additions

December 20, 2025

Students say arts programs at PennWest California are in jeopardy. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Students at Pennsylvania Western University’s California campus fear that planned academic program changes...

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Snow squalls, wind cause damage, power outages

December 20, 2025

No white Christmas is expected for the Mon Valley this year. By the MVI High winds and dangerous snow squalls impacted roads and caused power outages around the Mon Valley Friday. Multiple counties ac...