‘Thoroughbred’ Peterson one of three Rams to reach NFL

By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports

Ringgold High School football star Anthony Peterson was, in the words of his coach Joe Ravasio, “a thoroughbred.” His rise from Mon Valley standout to NFL linebacker is the story of an unassuming kid who made it to football’s highest stage— and came away with a Super Bowl ring.

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MVI’s Christmas Cheer Club returns to help with holidays

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 28, 2025

Gifts for children in need can be dropped off starting Monday morning. The Mon Valley Independent’s Christmas Cheer Club will kick off Monday, continuing a decades-long tradition of fulfilling holiday...

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Donora native to run against Reschenthaler

November 28, 2025

Democrat Alan Bradstock will hold a campaign kickoff event next week. By the MVI A Donora native has announced he will seek the 14th Congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler. A...

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Skill games again avoid regulation in Pennsylvania

November 28, 2025

A dispute over the level of taxation and accusations of retribution derailed another attempt to regulate them. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This year’s state budget did...

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Belle Vernon Area Rotarians honored with prestigious Paul Harris Fellows awards

November 28, 2025

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or who have contributions made in their name to the Rotary. For the MVI Seven Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club members were hono...

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Ribbon-cutting celebrates latest park upgrades

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

November 28, 2025

Phase 3 work was recently completed at Betty Ambler Park in Rostraver Township. Last week, Rostraver Township officials held the official ribbon-cutting for Phase 3 of Betty Ambler Park, which has bee...

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New strain of flu invades Western Pennsylvania

By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive

November 28, 2025

There are concerns about whether the current vaccine will be able to ward it off. A new flu virus variant has been sweeping across the United States, raising questions about the efficacy of this year’...