Carl F. Wapiennik – Rostraver Township

Carl F. Wapiennik, 98, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in Donora on Oct. 10, 1926, he was the son of the late Karl and Rose Kidzinski Wapiennik. Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh magna cum laude in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, he is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Pi Sigma national physics honor societies. In 1964, Carl was named executive director of Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science. During his career at Buhl, he supervis...

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Playing a happy tune

November 15, 2025

The Clairton band performs during Friday night’s victory over Bishop Canevin in the WPIAL Class 1A semifinals. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Motte outlines plan for education in Monessen

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 15, 2025

The superintendent talks about his vision for the district in a new video. Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte is stepping out from behind the desk and speaking directly to the community in a newly releas...

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Vigil calls for McKeesport safety upgrades

November 15, 2025

It will be held Monday morning at the intersection of Lysle Boulevard and Coursin Street. By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims will b...

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State budget sees no new money for public transit

November 15, 2025

Gov. Shapiro sought $292M in additional funding for next year. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Pennsylvanians woke up Thursday to a $50.1 billion state budget that makes additional investments in public s...

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EF school board to vote on budget opt-out resolution

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 15, 2025

The township’s junior commissioner is seeking improvements to the middle school practice field. Elizabeth Forward school board will consider an accelerated budget opt-out resolution next week that cer...

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Monessen Elks grant helps Mon Valley Paws

November 15, 2025

Monessen Elks Lodge 773 recently received a $2,000 Spotlight Grant from the Elks National Foundation, which was donated to Mon Valley Paws, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to individ...