Lawmakers split on marijuana legalization

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

The Cannabis Health & Safety Act was introduced in the Pa. House this week.

Marijuana legalization could be coming to Pennsylvania, and Mon Valley lawmakers will have something to say about it.

On Monday, the Cannabis Health & Safety Act (House Bill 1200) was approved by the House Health Committee by a 14-12 party-line vote. The cannabis legislation moves on to the state House of Representatives for consideration.

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget for 2025-26 includes more than $500 mil...

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New Donora pavilion to honor Towler

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 9, 2025

He was an NFL star with the Rams in the 1950s after being a standout at Donora High School. Donora council approved several motions Thursday regarding a new pavilion that will be built at the Donora P...

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School board explores ways to trim ’25-’26 budget deficit

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 9, 2025

Directors will consider a potential hiring freeze, the elimination of some programs and other options. Strategies to erase a deficit in the West Mifflin Area School District’s proposed budget were deb...

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MONSTROUS CREATIONS AT SOUTH ALLEGHENY

May 9, 2025

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Pedestrian safety highlighted in Monongahela

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 9, 2025

PennDOT called attention to the statewide effort with help from city police, MMVTA and the Highway Safety Network. Safety on the roadways, streets and crosswalks takes collaboration. On Thursday, Penn...

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SATURDAY

May 9, 2025

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

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First pope from U.S. takes the name Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

Robert Prevost is a member of the Augustinian order and spent most of his career in Peru. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making C...