FRAZIER ADVANCES TO STATE PLAYOFFS

For the third time this season, the Commodores knocked off rival California, only Saturday’s game had higher stakes. Maddy Salisbury (above) had a match-high 26 kills to end the Trojans’ season and advance the Commodores to the PIAA state playoffs with a 3-2 win in the WPIAL Class 1A consolation game at Charleroi. Frazier turned in a reverse sweep, winning by scores of 18-25, 20-25, 25-15, 25-19 and 17-15. Addison Schultz added 16 kills for Frazier. Allie Monack had 34 assists and Addison Hi...

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Heavy smoke in the region forces cancellations

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 18, 2026

Most outdoor activities were called off Friday due to health concerns. The smell of smoke lingered in the air, visibility dropped across parts of the region and the Mon Valley came to an unusual stand...

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MVI captures 9 awards in statewide media contest, 3 honors for advertising

July 18, 2026

The MVI staff was honored for its work in 2025 by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. By the MVI The Mon Valley Independent won nine awards in the 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards, includin...

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Judge OKs sale of Mon View Heights to N.Y. company

July 18, 2026

It’s hoped that the $7.5M deal will result in “fixing the property and protecting the residents.” By PAULA REED WARD TribLive An Allegheny County judge on Thursday approved the sale of the troubled Mo...

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A 20-year love story with Le Vian comes to the red carpet at MarBill Jewelers

July 18, 2026

Join MarBill Jewelers on Thursday and walk the red carpet as they celebrate a remarkable journey — one that began with a story, grew into a friendship and continues to sparkle 20 years later. For the ...

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Penn Highlands Mon Valley to demolish parking garage for new lot

July 18, 2026

Demolition begins Monday at the Carroll Township hospital campus. By the MVI Penn Highlands Mon Valley has announced the upcoming demolition of its campus parking garage, marking the first step of a m...

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NBV family says clogged main line caused raw sewage to flow into their basement

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 18, 2026

Heather Fazio is unhappy with the lack of help from the borough. What began as a water intrusion under investigation by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has evolved into a secon...