Pope wraps troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion & women, praising abuse victims

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional views on women and abortion and demanding that Catholic bishops stop covering up for predator priests — a scandal that has devastated the church’s credibility around the globe.

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HOMECOMING NIGHT THROUGHOUT THE MON VALLEY

October 5, 2024

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Agreement reached in WCHA work stoppage

By SARAH PELLIS

October 5, 2024

A new contract is in place for 33 maintenance and clerical workers after a three-day strike. A three-day strike by 33 maintenance and clerical workers with the Washington County Housing Authority came...

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Taste of Serbia draws huge crowd for opening night

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

October 5, 2024

The festival continues today at McKeesport’s St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. Finding a parking spot was no easy task Friday night as people flocked to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport ...

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Donora rat problem may be related to dam project

October 5, 2024

Mayor Donnie Pavelko and Councilwoman DeAnne Pavelko are among the borough residents dealing with the infestation. By KRISTIE LINDEN For the Mon Valley Independent Donora has several residents who are...

Penn Highlands Mon Valley to sponsor 21st annual Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk

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Monessen police investigate threat against school

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

October 5, 2024

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department. On Monday, the Monessen Police Department received reports of a threat made toward Monessen Elementary Center. Immediate action was t...