Tuesday night fire in Monessen

Monessen firefighters responded to a fire shortly before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday n the 400 block of Reed Avenue for a church fire. Municipal Fire Chief Delmar Hepple no one was in the building, and said it was most likely an accidental fire caused by electrical issues. Monessen No. 1 and Hilltop firefighters, Charleroi, Carroll Township, Bentleyville, Donora, North Belle Vernon and Washington Township fire departments were at the scene. Photo by Dawn McKechnie / Mon Valley Independent

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April 8, 2026

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CARROLL TOWNSHIP

Supervisors asked to help stop speeding

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 8, 2026

Residents cited problems in the Craven Hill area and on part of Gearing Road. Speeding drivers barreling through Carroll Township neighborhoods have left residents frustrated and afraid, prompting res...

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Local vendors on display as home show opens Friday

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2026

There’s a $5 entry fee, but some businesses are offering free passes. The Mon Valley Home Show, a century-old staple in the region, will continue its tradition of offering homeowners a place to find a...

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Elizabeth Township home damaged by fire

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2026

The residents weren’t home at the time of the blaze, but a dog died of smoke inhalation. A house fire occurred Tuesday morning in the Blythedale section of Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Township Fire ...

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MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bank representative provides update on financial services

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2026

School board members asked if a Community Bank official could take part in a financial literacy class. Monessen school board heard from one of its bank representatives Tuesday night to discuss the ser...

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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats

April 8, 2026

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he...