Vargas Pin-Up Girls surprise nursing home residents

On Jan. 3, the residents of the TLC-Tender Loving Care Nursing Home in West Newton got a surprise visit, as the Vargas Pin-Up Girls showed up in full dress to sing Christmas carols, and brought each resident a stuffed penguin donated by Stevie from the Bible Chapel. The group also presented a $450 donation for the residents to get their hair done. “I work at the TLC, and some people just don’t have the money to get their hair cut or styled. Some don’t get many visitors, so we decided as a ...

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Washington Twp. begins process to take over MAWT

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 24, 2026

Municipal Authority of Washington Township General Manager Jan Amoroso said they were left in the dark about the decision. The Washington Township Board of Supervisors is taking the first steps to tra...

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HIS PLACE PREPARES FOR BLOCK PARTY

September 24, 2026

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Data center shows interest in Elizabeth Township development

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

September 24, 2026

The commissioners said they’ll plan a public meeting when they have more information. As the number of data centers in Pennsylvania continues to grow — as well as opposition — Elizabeth Township offic...

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Donora updates pension plan for retired officers

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 24, 2026

The proposed ordinance consolidates 14 existing police pension ordinances into one. Qualifying retired Donora police officers could see their monthly pension benefits increase by $1,000 under an ordin...

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State of the Steel Valley breakfast celebrates growth

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

September 24, 2026

Steel Valley Accelerator hosted a legislative breakfast featuring state and county leaders. The ability of three different communities to collaborate was the takeaway from the inaugural State of the S...

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FRIDAY

September 24, 2026

Find out what happens at the Monessen council meeting in Friday’s Mon Valley Independent.