Bearcats storm past Lakers
High school, Sports
November 5, 2025

Bearcats storm past Lakers

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 

Despite conceding an equalizing goal right before the halftime whistle, the Bentworth soccer team wasn’t worried about where it stood at the break during Tuesday night’s state playoff clash with Mercyhurst Prep.

Pa.’s top leaders reach $50.1B budget deal
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Pa.’s top leaders reach $50.1B budget deal
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 13, 2025
The deal ends a four-month budget impasse that stopped the flow of billions of state dollars to schools, counties, and nonprofits that provide critical public services. Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a...
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
State budget won’t immediately fix county finances, board says
By ByRICHCHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
November 13, 2025
The budget impasse is expected to impact the county’s bottom line in 2026. Westmoreland officials warned that passage of a state budget on Wednesday will not immediately resolve the county’s financial...
MVI newspaper industry veteran Robert Hammond left a lasting impact
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MVI newspaper industry veteran Robert Hammond left a lasting impact
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 13, 2025
Hammond worked as a sales representative for the Mon Valley Independent at the time of his death. A beloved and respected member of the Mon Valley Independent newspaper team is being remembered as som...
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FRIDAY
November 13, 2025
Don’t miss our Living section in Friday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.
Valley drop-off locations set to open for Operation Christmas Child
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Valley drop-off locations set to open for Operation Christmas Child
November 13, 2025
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. By the MVI Voluntee...