Intense storm leaves trail of damage

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

Several trees were blown over, and power was knocked out in many parts of the Mon Valley.

A thunderstorm with extremely high winds left destruction in its path throughout the Mon Valley late Tuesday afternoon and knocked out power for many area residents.

The National Weather Service office at Pittsburgh International Airport recorded wind gusts up to 71.3 mph. Residents throughout the Mon Valley reported downed trees and loss of power after the storm.

At 6 p.m., Duquesne Light reported outages aff...

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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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SATURDAY

May 2, 2025

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

Around The Valley

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...