WNBA camps set to open as Clark preps for Year 2

By By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer

A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier will be back on the court Sunday to renew their chase of a coveted WNBA championship when training camps open and last year’s rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league.

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Local baseball, softball fans flock to Norwin

May 16, 2025

Mon Valley fans showed up to support their schools as the Monessen and Charleroi Area softball teams and the California Area baseball team all played Thursday at Norwin. In front are Ethan Hartley, Ga...

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Memorial unveiled for law enforcement officers

May 16, 2025

The monument honors 28 Westmoreland County officers who were killed in the line of duty. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive The absence of Trooper Michael Paul Stewart III is felt on a daily basis, said hi...

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Taxes up 2.67% in West Mifflin Area budget

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 16, 2025

School board members pledged to keep working on the spending plan before a final vote is taken. After some debate and a lengthy meeting, the West Mifflin Area school board approved a budget proposal T...

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Fourth straight tax increase approved

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 16, 2025

Directors said the rising costs of charter schools made it necessary. Property owners in the Charleroi Area School District will see a slight increase in their taxes for the fourth consecutive year. I...

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$2,000 donation will cover costs of pavilion project

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 16, 2025

The Mon Yough Trail Council paid for the repairs because the structures are along the Great Allegheny Passage. Members of the Mon Yough Trail Council presented a $2,000 check on Thursday to Elizabeth ...

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West Mifflin mayor faces challenger in primary

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 16, 2025

Chris Kelly has held the office for 16 years. West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly is being challenged by fellow Democrat Dale R. Pavlik in Tuesday’s primary election. The Mon Valley Independent contacted e...