Labor secretary highlights workforce development funds

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

Nancy Walker visited the Boys & Girls Club’s teen center Thursday in McKeesport.

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker toured the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania’s Teen Center in McKeesport on Thursday and highlighted the Shapiro administration’s $2.4 million investment in the department’s Schools-to-Work Program.

Walker hosted a roundtable discussion with students, employers, community partners and state legislators to discuss the grant m...

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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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West Mifflin Area High School seniors deliver Valentines to veterans

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

February 14, 2026

The cards from West Mifflin Area High School contain messages to honor their service. West Mifflin Area High School students are giving back to those who served our country this Valentine’s Day by par...

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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...