Ronald ‘Ron’ B. Martinelli – Aurora, Ohio

Ronald B. Martinelli passed away peacefully at his home in Aurora, Ohio, on April 23, 2025, at the age of 63. Preceded in death by his mother Bonnie Mar t i nelli, Ron is survived by his father, Benjamin Martinelli; his father’s life partner, Lana Gates; brother, Brian Martinelli; sister-in-law, Julie; son Nicholas Martinelli; daughter- in-law Maria; daughter Rachel Martinelli; and grandchildren, Karen, Kristen, and Dominic. Ron was a 1979 graduate and Class valedictorian of Belle Vernon High ...

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May 27, 2025

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 $216.00 per year. Single Copy is...

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May 27, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from Rostraver Township and Elizabeth in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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BVA budget proposal keeps taxes steady

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 27, 2025

The spending plan is balanced and received near-unanimous approval. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved a proposed budget last week for the upcoming school year with no tax increase. Every dir...

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Charleroi memorial honors nurses, corpsmen

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 27, 2025

It was unveiled for the first time Monday by the American Legion Riders at a Memorial Day ceremony. On a day to remember our fallen heroes, the Charleroi American Legion Riders unveiled a new memorial...

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Valley observes Memorial Day

May 27, 2025

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ELIZABETH FORWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Schools to Watch designation renewed

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 27, 2025

A ceremony was held Friday to celebrate the honor. Elizabeth Forward Middle School has received the Schools To Watch designation for the fourth time. In 2013, Elizabeth Forward Middle School was desig...