Band of Brothers
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May 13, 2025

Band of Brothers

The brothers of several players showed up to cheer for Belle Vernon Area’s softball team during Monday’s WPIAL playoff game at Peters Township. They are Stephen Crawford (sister Lily), Logan Beech (Taylor), Kenny Callaway (Sydney), Albert VanDivner (Lauren) and Tanner Sypolt (Kaylee). Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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Witches gather in Monongahela
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Witches gather in Monongahela
October 19, 2026
Angie Kubina of Smithton and Heidi Rothey of Perryopolis showed up in costume for Saturday’s eighth annual Witch Fest at the Monongahela Aquatorium. Photos by Dawn McKechnie / Mon Valley Independent. ...
Driver rescued after car trapped on hillside
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FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP
Driver rescued after car trapped on hillside
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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The person was involved in a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning. Fallowfield Township firefighters used specialized rescue equipment to free a driver trapped in an unstable vehicle following...
25th annual Amen Corner honors law enforcement
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25th annual Amen Corner honors law enforcement
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Larry Dunn was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI The 25th annual Amen Corner Sen. John Heinz Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon was held in a different venue Fri...
Solicitor clarifies comments on municipal authority
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
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By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
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Douglas Sepic explained that he doesn’t have a personal stake in the supervisors’ decision. Following a discussion at Wednesday’s Washington Township supervisors meeting regarding the status of the mu...
Trolley museum offering Halloween activities
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Trolley museum offering Halloween activities
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 19, 2026
A Magic Pumpkin Trolley event and Trick or Trolley are on the schedule. Mon Valley residents can participate in fall fun for the Halloween season at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. The museum, locate...