BVA 5-6 CELEBRATES SEASON

The Belle Vernon Area 5th/6th grade boys recreational basketball team celebrated an unbeaten (8-0) regular season and a runner-up finish in the playoffs. Players on the team include: Liam Braden, Trent Myers, Dominic Olson, Dante Faraci, Sayush Sapkota, Billy Hugland, Aiden Fartini, Crew Cameron, Declan Bussard, Dexter Fitch and Jase Hendershot. The team was coached by Brandon Hendershot and Dom Faraci. Submitted

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Couple renews vows on eve of their Valentine’s Day 10th anniversary

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 14, 2026

Jessica and Derrick Prout of Monessen got married 10 years ago. Love was in the air as two Valley sweethearts renewed their vows on the eve of their 10th anniversary, which falls on Valentine’s Day. J...

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MVI not published on Presidents Day

February 14, 2026

The Mon Valley Independent will not publish an electronic edition on Monday in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. We will resume our regular publication schedule Tuesday. Only our newsroom staf...

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Mon Valley Healthcare honors staff for dedication during snowstorm

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 14, 2026

Some spent several days at the facility during last month’s huge snowstorm to make sure residents were cared for. Valentine’s Day often brings flowers, cards and candlelit dinners. At Mon Valley Healt...

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Water and sewage bills to rise for ABC customers

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 14, 2026

The new water and sewer rates will take effect with the March invoices. Water and sewer customers served by the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi will see higher bills beginning in March after the...

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Monster fish fries to return at St. Andrew in Donora

February 14, 2026

St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, will hold its monster fish fries from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing each Friday through Lent, except Good Friday. T...

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Suspect held for court in North Belle Vernon rampage

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

February 14, 2026

Employees of Check Eye Group described the incident at a preliminary hearing Friday. A North Belle Vernon man accused of terrorizing employees at a local optometrist’s office while naked and wielding ...