Drag-racing driver pleads guilty to murder

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

William Soliday was sentenced to 5 1/2 to 12 years in prison for the death of Samantha Kalkbrenner.

A man who struck a school van and killed a 15-year-old girl inside while he was drag racing at more than 100 mph in Dravosburg pleaded guilty Tuesday to third-degree murder.

William Soliday, 44, of North Huntingdon was scheduled to go to trial before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Bruce Beemer.

Instead, he pleaded guilty to killing Samantha Kalkbrenner and was sentenced to serve 5½ to 12 years ...

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Service dog help

May 2, 2025

Service dog help A Charleroi organization is aiding the program for veterans. A3 $ 1 50

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Earth Day means hands-on learning in Charleroi schools

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 2, 2025

Komatsu Mining Corp. worked with the school district on two environmental projects. Charleroi Area students celebrated Earth Day this week with help from Komatsu Mining Corp. For the past three years,...

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Funding put on hold for tourism agency

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 2, 2025

Agency president Jeff Kotula said he was “blindsided” by the commissioners’ decision. The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency may not receive funding through future hotel tax reimbursements unt...

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MVI celebrates nine years as Valley’s local newspaper

By By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com

May 2, 2025

“What happens here, matters here” has been our motto since our first issue was published in 2016. Nine years ago today, the Mon Valley Independent rose from the ashes of newspaper graveyards around th...

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May 2, 2025

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

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Donora considers tax hike to add code officer

By MATT PETRAS For the MVI

May 2, 2025

Council views it as a priority because of the number of complaints being received. Donora Council is considering a one-mill tax increase for next year, primarily to cover the cost of a fulltime code e...