40-year-old man savoring second chance

Annie, played by Eva Kelly, is welcomed to the Warbucks’ home during a scene from “Annie Jr.” The spring musical at California Area High School will conclude today with a 2 p.m. matinee performance. S...

Three candidates are on the ballot in the traditionally Democratic 35th District. Not only will Mon Valley voters decide Tuesday who assumes office in Legislative District 35, but the special election...

The funds will go to Monessen, North Belle Vernon and Rostraver. Several grants were awarded this week for projects in the Mon Valley, state Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, announced. The Commonwealth ...

Many small towns are facing a growing problem: an aging population of local officials and a lack of younger residents stepping in to replace them. Local governments in some Pennsylvania communities ar...

Firefighter Rick Lewis serves a take-out dinner order during a Lenten fish fry at Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. #2 Friday afternoon. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled the results of the first-ever generative artificial intelligence pilot program for state employees during a visit Friday to Carnegie Mellon University. Partnered with CMU an...