From slavery to the White House, the Ficklin family served presidents for nearly 8 decades

The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC, 1719 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062. Home delivery price is $240.00 per year. Single Copy is...

We’ll have coverage as Kennywood Park prepares to open for another year.

Residents cited problems in the Craven Hill area and on part of Gearing Road. Speeding drivers barreling through Carroll Township neighborhoods have left residents frustrated and afraid, prompting res...

There’s a $5 entry fee, but some businesses are offering free passes. The Mon Valley Home Show, a century-old staple in the region, will continue its tradition of offering homeowners a place to find a...

The residents weren’t home at the time of the blaze, but a dog died of smoke inhalation. A house fire occurred Tuesday morning in the Blythedale section of Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Township Fire ...

School board members asked if a Community Bank official could take part in a financial literacy class. Monessen school board heard from one of its bank representatives Tuesday night to discuss the ser...