Charleroi Area hosts free farmers market

Charleroi Area Elementary STEM teacher Linda Filby helped Loulou Joseph, 2, pick out carrots at Thursday’s free farmers market sponsored by Highmark. To purchase this photo and more from our online gallery, go to www.monvalleyindependent.com. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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State prepares for North Belle Vernon mine subsidence relief project

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 2, 2024

Informational programs are being held for borough residents who are interested in participating. Nearly all of North Belle Vernon sits on top of an underground mining area, which means a lot of homes ...

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Several WCHA employees launch strike

By SARAH PELLIS

October 2, 2024

Wages are the main issue for the authority’s clerical and maintenance workers. Washington County Housing Authority clerical and maintenance union employees hit the picket lines Tuesday after contract ...

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Monessen hoping for return of band program

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

October 2, 2024

Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte wants to use student interest in a drumline as a starting point. The Monessen Middle/High School has been without a band program for a couple of years, but there’s hope...

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October 2, 2024

Don’t miss the latest from McKeesport, Charleroi and Rostraver Township in Thursday’s MVI.

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BVA investigates threat by Marion Elementary student

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

October 2, 2024

Superintendent Timothy Glasspool posted a letter to parents on the district’s website Tuesday night. The Belle Vernon Area School District released a statement Tuesday regarding a threat made by an un...

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Allegheny County finances spell $60M deficit, controller says

By By RYAN DETO TribLive

October 2, 2024

The county may have to use some of its rainy-day fund to cover the shortfall. Allegheny County is on track to face a $60 million deficit by the end of the year if revenue doesn’t pick up, according to...