Charleroi hosts Little Great Race

Anna Heath, 5, of Speers reacts as she crosses the finish line Saturday at the Little Great Race in Charleroi. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent. com. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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PENN HIGHLANDS HOSTS ‘ALL-STAR EVENING’ CELEBRATION

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Dr. Walter Cox of Monongahela, center, was honored as Physician Most Valuable Player at an “All-Star Evening” Saturday at the PennWest California Convocation Center. With him are Penn Highlands Health...

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Man hurt in fall from tree stand

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A man was injured when he fell nearly 15 feet from a tree stand in Long Branch on Sunday evening. Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company Chief Larry Pollock said they received a call around 5:15 p.m. for a man...

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MVAA receives President’s Crystal Award from WCCF

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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The organization will use a $10,000 prize to support its new program to teach music to young people. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is the recipient of a prestigious award from the Washington Cou...

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Pa. Senate contest will have national implications

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Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey is trying to fend off a challenge from Republican Dave McCormick. By KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Voters in Pennsylvania will help determine the balance of power ...

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BVA to vote on PAES program

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

September 23, 2024

It enables students in the district to learn valuable work skills. The Belle Vernon Area school board is expected to vote on extending its Practical Assessment Exploration System program contract at t...

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White Oak to seek grant for next phase of walking trail

By SARAH PELLIS

September 23, 2024

Council also discussed a recent violation notice from the DEP. White Oak Engineer Robert Roach provided updates to council last week about filing for grants for the Heritage Hills Walking Trail projec...