Everyday Living, Features
December 26, 2025
NEWS FROM PENN HIGHLANDS MON VALLEY

Three tips for your next PCP visit

With a new year right around the corner, some people have an annual physical on their radar. Even if you are not thinking about your physical, the holidays are a time when people are getting together and spreading germs as well as good cheer. Regardless of the reason for seeing a provider, there’s a great amount of information to review in a short amount of time; and, people may forget to ask a question, raise a concern or get further information about something important.

6 tornadoes confirmed in Southwest Pa.
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2026
Peak winds of 110 mph were recorded Saturday near Cokeburg and Ellsworth. Two days after severe thunderstorms battered Southwestern Pennsylvania, thousands of residents remained without electricity Mo...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2026
No bids have been received, so the parcel must be advertised again. Questions about township- owned property recently advertised for sale through sealed bids led to a contentious exchange Monday, as r...
Charleroi couple has charges dismissed in child welfare case
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By By TIM MADDOCKS For the MVI 
June 9, 2026
The father remains in custody on ICE detainer. A Washington County judge dismissed all felony charges last week against a Charleroi couple arrested in February in a child welfare case that began with ...
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June 9, 2026
Catch up with all the latest news from around the area in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2026
An LSA grant requires that all work be wrapped up by June 30. Progress is being made on White Oak’s pickleball court, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month. Following last month’s...