Local residents signing up for REAL ID before May 7 deadline

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

The driver license center in Belle Vernon was open Monday just for that purpose.

In preparation for the May 7 enforcement deadline, many Mon Valley residents flocked to driver license centers, including the Belle Vernon location, Monday to get their REAL ID.

Centers across the state are offering special dedicated times for people to get their REAL ID in a faster way ahead of the deadline.

“PennDOT is committed to making it as convenient as possible for Pennsylvanians to obtain a REAL ID if they w...

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

May 1, 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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Power restoration from storms could be days

May 1, 2025

Allegheny County was one of the hardest hit areas in the state in terms of power outages that were still affecting about 425,000 customers Wednesday afternoon. By JOE NAPSHAAND BRIAN C. RITTMEYER Trib...

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Pa. American Water donates to LaRosa club in memory of Rep. Gergely

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 1, 2025

A ceremonial check presentation gathered local elected officials to the McKeesport-based youth club. The late state Rep. Matt Gergely was remembered Wednesday as Pennsylvania American Water donated to...

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Fundraiser to benefit Fur All Kittys rescue in West Mifflin

By By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom

May 1, 2025

The West Mifflin-based cat rescue will host a vendor show and flea market Saturday. A male cat that goes by the name “Bulldozer” darted behind a stack of boxes, his eyes wide with uncertainty. Nearby,...

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FRIDAY

May 1, 2025

We’ll have special pages to help celebrate Mother’s Day in tomorrow’s edition.

Around The Valley

EF students give back at ‘Night of Service’

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 1, 2025

Student groups from the middle and high school planned and funded a service project to help local and national causes. Elizabeth Forward High School’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its t...