Monessen Lions support Mon Valley Paws
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March 21, 2026

Monessen Lions support Mon Valley Paws

The Monessen Lions Club recently contributed $1,000 to the Mon Valley Paws pet food drive. Shown pictured are Lion Randy Marino from Mon Valley Paws, Lion Angelo Loulis, and Lion Cleon Kordistos. Submitted

EF students flock to ‘Chicks in the Sticks’
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May 16, 2026
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Elizabeth Forward Elementary Center hold baby chicks Friday afternoon during recess at the school’s “Chicks in the Sticks” chicken coop. Introduced in 2023, the pro...
Carroll Township OKs rules for data centers
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 16, 2026
Modifications to the zoning code also cover projects involving alternative energy. New rules governing data centers, solar facilities, wind energy systems and other alternative energy projects are off...
Huge races on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary
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May 16, 2026
The two major parties will select their candidates for November. By the MVI Democrats and Republicans across Pennsylvania will decide Tuesday which candidates from their respective parties will go on ...
EF addresses rumors about high school renovation work
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2026
The district and school board issued separate statements regarding the status of the project. Elizabeth Forward is trying to set the record straight when it comes to rumors and speculation involving t...
Charleroi Area crowns prom royalty
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May 16, 2026
Derek Karpiak and Anna Kondratowicz were crowned prom king and queen of Charleroi Area High School during grand march ceremonies Friday evening. Photo by Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Cook facing primary challenge
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2026
The incumbent House member will battle Waynesburg Councilman Ben Humble on Tuesday. State Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, is facing one Republican primary challenger in the 50th District, while o...