EF students give back at ‘Night of Service’
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
May 1, 2025

EF students give back at ‘Night of Service’

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 

Student groups from the middle and high school planned and funded a service project to help local and national causes.

Eighty student volunteers gathered at Elizabeth Forward High School for its third annual “Night of Service Event” Wednesday to complete several service projects for those in need. Sarah Pellis / Mon Valley Independent

Elizabeth Forward High School’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its third annual “Night of Service Event” Wednesday evening.

Held at the high sc...

Rising airfare, gas prices prompt Western Pennsylvanians to rethink travel
Latest News, Main
Rising airfare, gas prices prompt Western Pennsylvanians to rethink travel
June 15, 2026
Many may alter their summer vacation plans. By JOSH EWERS TribLive For some Western Pennsylvania residents, summer vacations may not feel like a breeze this year. Many are finding travel costs signifi...
Man saved at White Oak pool offers thanks to lifeguards, EMS
Latest News, Main
Man saved at White Oak pool offers thanks to lifeguards, EMS
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 15, 2026
Kenneth Medved believes a heart-related incident prevented him from being able to get out of the water. Kenneth Medved, a resident of White Oak and a member of the Mon/Yough Trail Council, was rescued...
Monessen may seek grant for Parente Boulevard
Latest News, Main
Monessen may seek grant for Parente Boulevard
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 15, 2026
The multimodal grant would pave the road while adding a walking track and bike path to the area. During Monessen council’s work session last week, members discussed the possibility of applying for a m...
EV charging stations to expand
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
EV charging stations to expand
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 15, 2026
The Shapiro administration is committing $25 million to the statewide effort. Communities across Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties could see new electric vehicle charging stations as the S...
Boaters and Kayakers enjoy day on the river
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
Boaters and Kayakers enjoy day on the river
June 15, 2026
Saturday was a picture-perfect day in the Mon Valley and many folks headed to the Monongahela River for a day of fun on the water. Kayakers are shown enjoying the day at the docks in Coal Center. Naz ...
Power knocked out as more storms move through area
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
Power knocked out as more storms move through area
June 15, 2026
Downed trees and utility lines were reported in parts of the region. By PATRICK VARINE and BRIAN RITTMEYER TribLive Thousands of Duquesne Light and West Penn Power customers are without power after a ...