Serra Catholic celebrates WPIAL title
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February 28, 2026

Serra Catholic celebrates WPIAL title

Serra Catholic senior Niki Sfanos (left) points to the WPIAL Class 1A championship trophy as she celebrates with teammates Abby Genes and Maria Antonio-Delgado after the Eagles defeated Geibel, 47-46, Friday at the Petersen Events Center. See story on B1. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Farm-To-Family Program brings fresh food to Monessen
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Farm-To-Family Program brings fresh food to Monessen
April 14, 2026
Clinton Rhodes, left, manager of community engagement for Highmark Wholecare, and Bonnie Mozer carry boxes of fresh produce during a Farm-to-Family distribution event Monday in Monessen. The drive-thr...
Firefighters escaped explosion in Glassport
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Firefighters escaped explosion in Glassport
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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The design of an apartment building contributed to the dangerous situation. A fire that tore through two apartment buildings Sunday in Glassport escalated into an explosion, partial building collapse ...
Bunola River Road in Forward Township to be repaired
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Bunola River Road in Forward Township to be repaired
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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 Township officials are asking PennDOT to avoid disrupting traffic any more than necessary. A long-awaited repair to the lower section of Bunola River Road at Lock No. 3 Hill is expected to begin late...
Annual Boston half marathon, 5K set for Saturday
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Annual Boston half marathon, 5K set for Saturday
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 14, 2026
The Mon/Yough Trail Council will host the event at the Boston Access of the Great Allegheny Passage in Elizabeth Township. Runners and bikers have flocked to the 150-mile Greater Allegheny Passage sin...
Admission cost may rise at Heritage Hill Park Pool
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Admission cost may rise at Heritage Hill Park Pool
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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White Oak council will vote on the proposed increase next week. Potential price increases for admission to Heritage Hill Park Pool in White Oak will be voted on April 20. Following discussions at Mond...
Longtime MASD director honored
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Longtime MASD director honored
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McKeesport Area School District officials recognized David Donato for his years of service as a school board member during Thursday’s board meeting. Although there were some times of not serving, alto...