Friday, May 1, 2026

Prepare to go over and above the call of duty. Take the path that hinges on what matters to you most. Push yourself forward with enthusiasm and desire to compete, and victory will be yours.

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Inspirational advice offered to BVA girls at senior tea

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 5, 2026

The Rostraver Woman’s Club has been hosting the event since 1965. Elegance and tradition met a touch of Hollywood glamour Monday as Belle Vernon Area senior girls gathered for the annual Rostraver Wom...

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Shapiro demands stop to ‘excessive’ utility rate increases

May 5, 2026

As energy costs climb, the governor pressures utilities to limit rate hikes and change how profits are determined. By CHARLOTTE KEITH and STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvanians str...

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Monessen superintendent alerts families on swatting

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 5, 2026

Police were called to several Pennsylvania schools on Monday. The Monessen City School District cautioned families Monday about the rising number of swatting incidents throughout the state. Multiple s...

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Church to lead Elizabeth Twp. clean-up effort

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 5, 2026

The lead pastor of New Hope Assembly of God told commissioners that they need volunteers for the June 13 event. Elizabeth Township commissioners heard a presentation at Monday’s meeting on an upcoming...

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The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC

May 5, 2026

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...

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WEDNESDAY

May 5, 2026

We’ll have coverage of a meeting regarding West Mifflin’s Mon View Heights in Wednesday’s MVI.