Rands-Evans aims to be Donora Olympian

Donora native and 2015 Ringgold graduate Chrysta Rands-Evans may achieve something few Valley athletes have ever done — she has a shot at representing her country in the next Winter Olympics to be held next year in Italy.

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June 22, 2026

Catch up on all the latest news from around the region in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Election board languishing as Gov. Shapiro fails to appoint new members

By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat

June 22, 2026

The board has not met in nearly three years, even as county election officials call for changes to the state’s outdated election law. In 2020, Pennsylvania’s elections were facing a major crisis. The ...

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CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH IN MONESSEN

June 22, 2026

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ROCKIN’ ON THE MON

June 22, 2026

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House Energy Committee advances electric grid bills

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 22, 2026

Legislation sponsored by Rep. John Inglis would set strict deadlines for interconnection studies. Last week, the state House Energy Committee advanced two pieces of legislation that would leverage the...

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June 22, 2026

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 $240.00 per year. Single Copy is...