Saints Joachim and Anne celebrate First Holy Communion
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April 21, 2026

Saints Joachim and Anne celebrate First Holy Communion

Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Borough celebrated First Holy Communion on April 12 at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth. Twenty-three students participated (in alphabetical order): Adalee Anchak, Luke Brown, Gianna DiClaudio, Ella Farnan, Franco Gigliotti, Delaney Haberjak, Sarah Hasek, Cameryn Johnson, Carson Krass, Savannah Krass, Vaughn Kurnock, Bram Lion, Nixon Lizik, Maci Lyons, Stella Miller, James “JD” Rippel, Emma Roberts, Ella Roper, Michael...

Community joins Mon Valley Independent in celebrating 10th birthday
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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...
Innamorato announces ‘Forward with Families’
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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...
Vehicle fire in Forward Township
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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...
Turnpike provides updates on Expressway projects
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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....
Pa. Senate proposal targets pharmacy benefit managers
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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...