Fresh green beans inspire one-dish summer meal
Food
August 9, 2025
OUT OF THE FRYING PAN

Fresh green beans inspire one-dish summer meal

It’s been a while since I’ve tried a new curry or stir fry recipe. We have our favorite seasonings and generally toss in just about every vegetable around.

Playing a happy tune
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November 15, 2025
The Clairton band performs during Friday night’s victory over Bishop Canevin in the WPIAL Class 1A semifinals. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Motte outlines plan for education in Monessen
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 15, 2025
The superintendent talks about his vision for the district in a new video. Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte is stepping out from behind the desk and speaking directly to the community in a newly releas...
Vigil calls for McKeesport safety upgrades
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November 15, 2025
It will be held Monday morning at the intersection of Lysle Boulevard and Coursin Street. By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims will b...
State budget sees no new money for public transit
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November 15, 2025
Gov. Shapiro sought $292M in additional funding for next year. By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive Pennsylvanians woke up Thursday to a $50.1 billion state budget that makes additional investments in public s...
EF school board to vote on budget opt-out resolution
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 15, 2025
The township’s junior commissioner is seeking improvements to the middle school practice field. Elizabeth Forward school board will consider an accelerated budget opt-out resolution next week that cer...
Monessen Elks grant helps Mon Valley Paws
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November 15, 2025
Monessen Elks Lodge 773 recently received a $2,000 Spotlight Grant from the Elks National Foundation, which was donated to Mon Valley Paws, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to individ...