Rep. Eric Davanzo honors Mon Valley Initiative Community Partner
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November 12, 2025

Rep. Eric Davanzo honors Mon Valley Initiative Community Partner

State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton recently presented a citation to West Newton resident Mallory Crawford for being recognized as a Mon Valley Initiative 2025 Community Partner of the Year. Nominated by Downtown West Newton Inc., Crawford’s leadership was instrumental in revitalizing the West Newton Farmers Market and launching the Night Market series, which drew record attendance. Submitted

Tigers’ fans show support in title game
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Tigers’ fans show support in title game
November 17, 2025
McKeesport students cheer from the stands Saturday during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game between the Tigers and Aliquippa at Pine-Richland High School in Gibsonia. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Indep...
Water rates may rise for Pennsylvania American Water customers in McKeesport
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Water rates may rise for Pennsylvania American Water customers in McKeesport
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 17, 2025
Pennsylvania American Water has asked the PUC to approve a rate increase. Water bills may be increasing in areas of the Mon Valley. Pennsylvania American Water is proposing an approximate $14-a-month ...
Monessen school district addresses safety concerns
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Monessen school district addresses safety concerns
November 17, 2025
Superintendent Robert Motte said the schools are “a safe place for all students and staff.” By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Monessen City School District officials have taken steps to reassure f...
Charleroi Area High School back in Academic League
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Charleroi Area High School back in Academic League
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 17, 2025
Students will compete with five other area schools in a quiz-bowl format. The Academic League has returned to Charleroi Area High School, bringing back a competitive academic program that connects stu...
Local safe parking area designated for truckers
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Local safe parking area designated for truckers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 17, 2025
It’s located at the southbound weigh station off Interstate 79 in Washington County. Commercial drivers traveling through the Mon Valley now have more safe parking options along Interstate 79. Pennsyl...
Fetterman back home after being injured in fall
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Fetterman back home after being injured in fall
November 17, 2025
The U.S. senator revealed in an online post that he needed 20 stitches to repair the damage. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman says he has returned home to his family in Pennsylvania after being h...