The secret formula for holiday conversations that won’t lead to a fight

By By SHARON RHODES For the AP

The holidays can be a time for friends and family to come together. But if festivities in the upcoming months leave you dreading tension-filled conversations and disagreements at the dinner table, head to your next holiday party with this secret formula for avoiding arguments.

Latest News, Main

Donora firefighters escort Santa and Mrs. Claus through town

December 19, 2025

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Donora on a fire truck Thursday night and spent some time with Branson Prunty, 2 months, and Vivian Gaskill, 8 months, both of Donora. Heather Hart / Mon Valley Indepen...

Latest News, Main

Mother of teen shooting victim offers reward

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 19, 2025

Janae Michaux said her son has been able to make a full recovery from the Nov. 11 incident. The mother of a 16-year-old boy who was shot in the head last month in Monessen is offering a reward for any...

Latest News, Main

Fallowfield Twp. OKs budget with no tax increase

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 19, 2025

Three major projects will be covered through funds and grants that are already in place. Fallowfield Township supervisors unanimously approved the township’s 2026 budget Wednesday night, keeping the t...

Latest News, Main

Christmas at the Rock to be old-fashioned celebration

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 19, 2025

It will take place Sunday in Elizabeth Township. Christmas at the Rock, a fun-filled family holiday event, will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Located at 999 Rock Run Road in Elizabeth Township, the...

Commissioners amend hotel tax; battle looms with tourism agency

Around The Valley, Latest News, Main

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Commissioners amend hotel tax; battle looms with tourism agency

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 19, 2025

Tourism executive Jeff Kotula claims the move is a violation of state law. Washington County commissioners voted Thursday to move forward with amending the county’s hotel tax ordinance, advancing a pr...

Triggianis gather for first time in 60 years

Around The Valley, Features

FAMILY REUNIONS

Triggianis gather for first time in 60 years

December 19, 2025

It took 60 years for the descendants of the Triggiani family of Monessen to finally get together for a reunion with the remaining family members. The Triggiani family’s roots began at a home at 344 Sc...