Monessen students help plant trees
Latest News, Main
November 18, 2025

Monessen students help plant trees

The Monessen Shade Tree Commission recently received trees through TreePennsylvania’s Fall 2025 Bare Root Tree grant program. The Shade Tree Commission celebrated its Arbor Day on Saturday by adding 10 trees to the city’s tree inventory. Over the past four years, more than 55 new trees have been planted throughout municipal public spaces. Monessen Shade Tree Commissioners Marc Bellora and Gordon Marshall, along with city Councilwoman Karen Cosner, were assisted at Anthony Eric Madison Sr. Ve...

Area lawmakers react to attack on Iran
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 2, 2026
President Trump has strong support from his Republican colleagues, but Democrats are offering mixed feedback. Numerous Mon Valley lawmakers shared their thoughts on the joint attack by the U.S. and Is...
Pisciottano legislation targets hidden swipe fees
Latest News, Main
March 2, 2026
He contends businesses shouldn’t be charged on the tax portion of customer purchases. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, has circulated a co-sponsorship...
Fallowfield Township VFC invests in Engine 1 upgrade
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 2, 2026
The project was a more affordable solution than purchasing a new vehicle. About two years ago, the truck committee at Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Company began having a serious conversation. E...
Construction work to resume on Lebanon Church Road
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 2, 2026
The project will continue through next summer. Construction will resume on Lebanon Church Road starting today, according to West Mifflin Borough. The Lebanon Church Road Improvement Project — extendin...