Obituaries
February 7, 2026

Pamela J. Maisano – Erie, formerly of Monessen

ERIE, FORMERLY OF MONESSEN Pamela J. Maisano, 68, of Erie, formerly of Monessen, died on Feb. 4, 2026. Pamela is survived by her son, Frank; granddaughter, Camille; brother, Mark; and three sisters, Jayne, Lisa and Bethann. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald.

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WEST MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board addresses projected deficit
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 20, 2026
The budget proposal for 2026-27 contains a $2.8 million shortfall. After rejecting a proposed tax increase last month in its 2026-27 preliminary budget, West Mifflin Area school board still has decisi...
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Slight tax hike included in Ringgold’s ’26-’27 budget
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 20, 2026
The new spending plan contains a $148K reduction in expenditures from the original document. The Ringgold School Board approved a $63 million budget Wednesday that includes a 0.4 mill property tax inc...
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SATURDAY
June 20, 2026
We’ll have coverage of Juneteenth events around the Valley in Monday’s electronic edition.
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THE AGENDA
June 20, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...