Jaguars top Rams; West Mifflin rallies past Derry
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January 29, 2025
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Jaguars top Rams; West Mifflin rallies past Derry

By JEREMY SELLEW 

Nick Trklja poured in a game-high 24 points for Thomas Jefferson as they routed visiting Ringgold, 7847, in a Section 3-5A matchup between Valley schools. Four players ended up in double digits for the Jaguars (9-9, 4-5) as Kane Eggerton finished with 16 points, Noah Kaszer added 15 and Justin Fry chipped in 11.

Dog days of summer
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Dog days of summer
August 28, 2026
Belle, a 2-year-old goldendoodle owned by Mandy Comer of Ruffsdale, fetches a ball while taking a swim during the Doggie Paddle event Thursday at the Mon Valley YMCA. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independ...
Monessen targets stray cats and nuisance bats
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Monessen targets stray cats and nuisance bats
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 28, 2026
A question-and-answer session on the cat overpopulation problem will be held Sept. 14. Monessen City Council introduced a proposed Trap-Neuter-Release cat management system and a bat box provided by C...
Donora’s Wilson officially added to MMVTA board
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Donora’s Wilson officially added to MMVTA board
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 28, 2026
He takes Scott Nedrow’s place as the borough’s representative. Donora Councilman Bishop Roderick Wilson was sworn in as the newest board member of the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority on Thursday. As ...
West Newton Bridge project to start Monday
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West Newton Bridge project to start Monday
August 28, 2026
A temporary bridge is expected to open next spring. By the MVI Construction on the $20 million West Newton Historic Bridge rehabilitation project is set to begin Monday. PennDOT District 12 announced ...