CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

The McKeesport Partnership for HIV Prevention celebrated 25 years of community service in HIV/AIDS education, outreach, and awareness with a Red Ribbon Jubilee last weekend. Guests gathered at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renzie Park for an awards ceremony before enjoying an afternoon of dinner and dancing. Keynote Speaker Dr.

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The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC

April 18, 2025

The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC, 1719 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062. Home delivery price is $216.00 per year. Single Copy is...

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SATURDAY

April 18, 2025

Don’t miss our weekly food page and Real Stats property transfers in Saturday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Penn State delays branch campus closure announcement

By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive

April 18, 2025

The university won’t reveal its plans until the Class of 2025 graduates. Upper Burrell Supervisor Ross G. Walker III hopes no news is good news. The longtime township supervisor said that, since learn...

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Mozer: Blight removal necessary for revitalization

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 18, 2025

The city has torn down nearly 200 dilapidated properties. Mayor Ron Mozer conducted three presentations on blight in Monessen for the Westmoreland County commissioners, hoping it could result in fundi...

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STARTING THE DAY WITH BUBBLES

April 18, 2025

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Mon River dredging paused

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 18, 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided to put the project on hold due to fish-spawning season. Dredging has been temporarily paused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District along the ...