Take out roast beef dinner planned at Mckeesport church

The Evangelical Congregational Church, 312 Olive St., McKeesport will host its annual roast beef dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. April 18. It will be takeout only. Curbside pickup is available in the parking lot behind the church. Reservations are required by April 12. Price is $15 for adults and $5 for children. For reservations, contact Suzanne Ray at 724-864-3738. The menu consists of roast beef, homemade mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, bread and a slice of homemade pie. Pictured...

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EF elementary schools stress community involvement

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 6, 2026

The principal of the two schools gave a presentation on how students have interacted with the surrounding area. Greenock and Mount Vernon elementary school students have been getting involved in the c...

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Pa.’s first-ever investment in public defense allowed offices to hire attorneys, improve case management

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But the $7.5 million annual investment wasn’t enough to fix long-standing issues with the struggling system. Pennsylvania’s first two years of funding indigent defense resulted in progress toward bett...

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Energy audit set at YMCA

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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The facility is hoping to run more efficiently. A new energy audit at the Mon Valley YMCA could lead to lower operating costs and more money for youth development, aquatics and outreach programs. The ...

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Children flock to NBV for Easter egg hunt

April 6, 2026

Kenzie Sellew, 13, of Belle Vernon and Kennedy Curcio, 14, of Belle Vernon pose for a photo at the egg hunt. See more photos on A4 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent.com. Hea...