Politics
November 23, 2024

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed U.S. hostility

By By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press 

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his past negotiations with the United States only confirmed Washington’s “unchangeable” hostility toward his country and described his nuclear buildup as the only way to counter external threats, state media said Friday.

Community gathers to mourn crash victims
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Community gathers to mourn crash victims
By By PATRICK VARINE TribLive 
March 27, 2026
Another vigil will be held today at Crabapple Park in Herminie. Kylee Korber always had a smile on her face, according to classmate Malayna Keefer. “She was super-funny, and she was just a really happ...
Thomas resigns seat on council
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Thomas resigns seat on council
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 27, 2026
She cited personal reasons and health considerations for stepping down after serving for eight years. Monessen City Council’s meeting turned somber on Thursday as longtime Councilwoman Lois Thomas ann...
Students thrilled as cereal boxes topple in Bag Brigade event
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Students thrilled as cereal boxes topple in Bag Brigade event
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 27, 2026
Rostraver Elementary collected 2,081 boxes in the sixth annual drive. The countdown starts low, then builds — “Five … four … three …” — until hundreds of elementary students erupt in cheers. Then with...
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Pa. officials warn of PennDOT text phishing scams
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
March 27, 2026
Do not click on links within text messages that claim to be from Pennsylvania agencies. If you’ve received a text message recently from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, it’s definitely a...
Mini-van hits Fallowfield Twp. business
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Mini-van hits Fallowfield Twp. business
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 27, 2026
Frank Rauchfuss’s Garage sustained extensive damage from the crash. A car crashed into the side of a Fallowfield Township business around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. “We arrived on scene to find the vehicle i...
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Letters to the Editor policy
March 27, 2026
The editorial department of the Mon Valley Independent encourages letters to the editor. Letters must be no more than 500 words, must be in good taste and must include the author’s name, town of resid...