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Community joins Mon Valley Independent in celebrating 10th birthday

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 4, 2026

Nearly 240 people gathered to look back at its origins and discuss the importance of having a community newspaper. From elected officials and business leaders to loyal readers and the people behind th...

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Innamorato announces ‘Forward with Families’

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 4, 2026

The effort is designed to increase childcare availability and access to other programs. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato has announced the launch of “Forward with Families,” a new program th...

Leaders: Code enforcement is vital in reviving Main Streets

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Leaders: Code enforcement is vital in reviving Main Streets

May 4, 2026

Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer attended a forum Friday at WCCC. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Any effort to revitalize Main Streets in Westmoreland County’s older communities needs to include code enforcement init...

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Vehicle fire in Forward Township

May 4, 2026

Firefighters from multiple departments spent several hours battling a vehicle fire in a remote area of Forward Township late Saturday. Crews, including Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Company, Forwar...

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Turnpike provides updates on Expressway projects

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 4, 2026

It will cover 68 miles when all 7 sections are complete. Several new Mon/Fayette Expressway updates are in progress this week. The expressway currently stretches 54 miles from I-68 near Morgantown, W....

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Pa. Senate proposal targets pharmacy benefit managers

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 4, 2026

It’s viewed as a way to ease financial pressures on pharmacies throughout the state. State lawmakers representing Southwestern Pennsylvania say a forthcoming proposal targeting pharmacy benefit manage...