In memory of ‘Moe’

Belle Vernon Area girls soccer coach Tracy Lovett (third from left) joins Ringgold head coach Ed Rosensteel, Shelley Rosensteel and Ringgold assistant coach Keli Rosensteel during a ceremony honoring the late Kaitlyn “Moe” Rosensteel prior to Monday’s game at Joe Montana Stadium. See story on B1. Liam Belan / Mon Valley Independent

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‘A TASTE OF SERBIA’ IN MCKEESPORT

October 4, 2024

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport will hold its annual “A Taste of Serbia” celebration today and Saturday. From left are Protinica Joanne Rocknage, Dee Dee Baskot, Dave Pcholinski, Marily...

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CALIFORNIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING ROYALTY

October 4, 2024

California Area High School will celebrate homecoming tonight when the Trojans take on the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes. The homecoming queen will be crowned during the 6:30 p.m. pregame show at Trojan Fi...

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Charleroi council hears from immigration attorney

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 4, 2024

Joseph Murphy tried to clarify issues that have arisen in the borough. An immigration attorney brought in to speak at Wednesday’s council meeting in Charleroi wasn’t able to provide some specific info...

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Mail-in ballots headed out to Valley voters

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

October 4, 2024

Local counties handle errors differently, so residents should be familiar with the rules. Counties across Pennsylvania have started preparing for the November election, and that includes sending out m...

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Residents express anger over river level

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

October 4, 2024

At a town hall in Monongahela, they claimed the Mon River has dropped by 6 feet due to a locks and dam removal project. Exasperated boaters and business owners didn’t get the answers they wanted Thurs...

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Beauty salon prepares for scavenger hunt

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 4, 2024

Paige Svesnik runs the event from her Charleroi shop to promote other local businesses. A scavenger hunt sponsored by a newly rebranded beauty salon will allow participants at dozens of local business...