Joyce A. Parks – North Belle Vernon

Joyce A. Parks, 77, of North Belle Vernon, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A daughter of the late William P. and Anna Fike McGavitt Sr., she was born in Charleroi on May 15, 1947. Protestant by faith and a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Joyce enjoyed crocheting afghans, hats and gloves. She also enjoyed cooking and baking her famous buns. Joyce was a certified nursing assistant at Manor Care in Bethel Park for 17 years and had several other jobs. ...

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Serra Catholic falls in WPIAL volleyball finals

November 6, 2026

Serra Catholic volleyball players huddle during Thursday’s WPIAL Class 1A title match against Eden Christian. See story on Page B1. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent

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Potential Corelle buyers seek LERTA tax break

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 6, 2026

Representatives of Therm-ORock East made the request at a Charleroi council meeting. The proposed sale of a portion of the former Corelle Brands glass plant in Charleroi could depend on whether local ...

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Dispute leads to Elizabeth Township police chief not permitted at EF elementary school

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2026

An internal letter regarding the case was shared on Facebook by school board member Travis Stoffer. Tensions are brewing between Elizabeth Township officials and the Elizabeth Forward School District ...

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Public responds to West Mifflin Area School District restructuring plan

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2026

A town hall to discuss the proposal was held on Election Day. West Mifflin Area residents raised concerns about the restructuring of the district’s schools during a town hall meeting this week. Accord...

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Multi-vehicle crash in Speers

November 6, 2026

The Charleroi Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 88 in Speers at approximately 4 p.m. Thursday. Crews handled two other emergencies prior to the crash. Stockdale Fire De...

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Valley man accused of abusing his dog

November 6, 2026

A Donora man was charged by Washington County Animal Control for allegedly beating his dog after the incident was caught on video. Kevin Padgett, 50, was charged with cruelty to animals stemming from ...