COMMITMENT CORNER
Sports
May 30, 2025

COMMITMENT CORNER

*Editor’s note* Now that the school year is over and our local senior athletes have their diplomas, the Mon Valley Independent will feature photos of those athletes that have signed their national letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level. To submit yours or if you are a school district with photos, they can be submitted to the sports department at sports@yourmvi.com.

Spreading kindness in honor of Mister Rogers
Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
Kalani Thompson, 4, of Monessen reaches for markers while creating a “name cloud” craft during a “Spread Kindness” event at the Rostraver Public Library on Wednesday. The program, held in celebration ...
Gas prices surge in Pa., costs could rise even more
Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
The ongoing conflict with Iran has driven gas prices to nearly $4 per gallon in the state and some analysts are predicting they’ll go even higher as summer. approaches. Staff and wire reports Gas pric...
MMVTA workshop prepares leaders for higher contributions
Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 19, 2026
Th Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority provides service to 21 member communities in Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. For many Mid Mon Valley residents, the local bus isn’t just transportati...
Washington Township considers new fire escrow ordinance
Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
Washington Township supervisors agreed to advertise the ordinance. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Washington Township supervisors moved forward with enacting an ordinance to clarify how insuran...
MMVTA workshop prepares leaders for higher contributions
Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter tbrown@yourmvi.com For many Mid Mon Valley residents, the local bus isn’t just transportation — it’s how they get to work, doctor’s appointments and school. And while c...
‘Anything Goes’ sets sail at South Allegheny
Features, Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 19, 2026
South Allegheny High School students will present three performances of the Tonywinning musical by Cole Porter. All aboard! Set sail with South Allegheny High School’s spring musical “Anything Goes” t...