Rose Marie Maise Villella – Connellsville, formerly of North Charleroi and Monessen

Rose Marie Maise Villella, 81, of Connellsville, formerly of North Charleroi and Monessen, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Rose was the daughter of the late Angeline Rocco Maise and John Maise. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Joe Villella; her brother, John, whom she dearly loved; and many Villella, Toprani, Maise and Rocco family members. Rose held an immense love for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her beloved children, Kara (Lee) DeMarco and Joey Ch...

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Lining up to cheer on the Cougars

April 2, 2025

Charleroi Area High School fans showed up on a sunny but chilly Tuesday afternoon to support the Cougars at Vets Field. Watching along the fence are Landon Amos, Ethan Hartley, Emma Skobel, Avery Pend...

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Monessen’s GPA ready to make a splash with ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

Before their official opening night, there will be a sensory-friendly show for local kids today. Get ready to be blown out of the water by the Monessen School District spring musical, “The Little Merm...

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Mon Valley senators support Pa.’s ICE bill

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The legislation to notify federal enforcement officials when illegal immigrants are charged with crimes passed the state Senate by a 31-18 margin. The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Monday requirin...

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Belle Vernon Area Rotary provides comfort bags for first responders

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 2, 2025

The bags were distributed to local police, firefighters and EMS providers. In their latest effort to give back to their community, members of the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club handed out “comfort bags...

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Zoning changes approved in Carroll Township

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 2, 2025

They were prompted by a construction controversy in the township’s Irey Plan. Zoning changes were made official Tuesday in Carroll Township. Last month, a public hearing was held to gather public comm...

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Several school board races on May 20 ballot

April 2, 2025

Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the ...