ENJOYING THE BALLGAME
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May 3, 2025

ENJOYING THE BALLGAME

Two-year-old Roman Sellew of Rostraver Township and Kenzie Sellew of North Belle Vernon relax in the grass while supporting the Frazier softball team this week at Commodore Park in Perryopolis. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent

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Charleroi students dedicate Peace Pole as sign of hope for the future
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Charleroi students dedicate Peace Pole as sign of hope for the future
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 7, 2026
It features the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in several languages. In a world where students can often feel divided and uncertain, members of the Charleroi Area High School Interact Club wante...
2 McKeesport teens honored for response to apartment fire
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2 McKeesport teens honored for response to apartment fire
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2026
Michael Armstrong III and Amere Turner alerted residents before first responders arrived. At Wednesday’s meeting, McKeesport council members and Mayor Thomas Maglicco recognized two young city residen...
Elizabeth Forward High School students participate in Night of Service
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Elizabeth Forward High School students participate in Night of Service
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2026
Three new groups joined the volunteer effort this year. Elizabeth Forward High School’s Student Government Association hosted its fourth annual Night of Service Wednesday evening. The event brought to...
Naomi Outreach honors veterans at luncheon
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Naomi Outreach honors veterans at luncheon
May 7, 2026
A table of veterans stands to be recognized during Wednesday’s Naomi Outreach veterans luncheon at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. From left are Alfred Chalfant, ...
$56M project will see historic Layton Iron Bridge replaced
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$56M project will see historic Layton Iron Bridge replaced
May 7, 2026
A complex 17-section span will be constructed at the site near Perryopolis. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Bryan Kibe of Perry Township has plenty of memories tied to the historic Layton Iron Bridge that ...
‘Anything Goes’ to set sail at the Grand Theatre
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‘Anything Goes’ to set sail at the Grand Theatre
May 7, 2026
Mon River Arts will present the Tony-winning musical by Cole Porter for two weekends. By the MVI Mon River Arts will bring a classic from Broadway’s golden age to the local stage. Packed with music, c...