Anthony ‘Tony’ Ianno Jr. – Pflugerville, Texas, formerly of Monongahela

Anthony “Tony” Ianno Jr., 67, of Pflugerville, Texas, formerly of Monongahela, passed away on June 12, 2025, in Austin, Te x a s . He was born on Nov. 18, 1957, in New Eagle, to Donna and Anthony Ianno Sr. He graduated in 1975 from Ringgold High School in Monongahela, where he was active in theater, soccer and ice hockey. Tony proudly served in the United States Air Force from November 1977 to January 1988. His years in the military reflected his dedication to duty and country — values tha...

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St. Andrew’s preparing for Summerfest

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 5, 2025

The two-day celebration features entertainment, food and much more. St. Andrew’s Summerfest will show the Mon Valley community how fun faith can be next weekend. The two-day festival offers family-fri...

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Man rescued by Charleroi firefighters

July 5, 2025

A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family that lives in the McKean Avenue home. By the MVI A Charleroi man who suffered burns over nearly 60% of his body was rescued from a house fire Thursday...

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Street fair, fireworks celebrate Fourth of July

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

July 5, 2025

A huge crowd came to Monongahela to enjoy Friday night’s festivities. Hundreds of people packed the streets of Monongahela Friday night for the annual Railroad Street Fair and Fourth of July fireworks...

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THE AGENDA

July 5, 2025

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

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Trump kicks off a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th

July 5, 2025

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE AND HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump turned a heartland festival for the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary into a celebrat...

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Hits & Misses

July 5, 2025

A big thank you to all of the volunteers, donors, organizations and anyone else who had a part in community Fourth of July fireworks celebrations and holiday festivals around the area. Community firew...