Mon Valley fans cheer on the Cougars

Fans from all over showed up Tuesday to watch Charleroi’s baseball team take on Mt. Pleasant at the W&J field in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. Shown are Aidan Angotti of Monongahela, Jack Edwards of Belle Vernon, Ethan Hartley of Fallowfield Township, Kenny Cadwallader of Monongahela and Gavin Angotti of Monongahela. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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Class of 2026 Graduates at South Allegheny

May 30, 2026

Abigail Sethman of Port Vue and Hunter Soafka of Liberty Borough were part of the Class of 2026 that took part in commencement services Friday evening at South Allegheny High School. Heather Hart / Fo...

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Yough Holds 2026 Commencment

May 30, 2026

Members of the Class of 2026 toss their caps into the air during Friday’s graduation ceremony at Yough High School. Renee Bonari / For the Mon Valley Independent

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McKeesport teachers receive pay increase

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 30, 2026

Their base salary will rise from $44,000 to $50,000 per year. Earlier this month, the McKeesport Area school board unanimously approved a significant salary increase for district teachers following ne...

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EF students, March Fourth partner in mental health effort

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 30, 2026

They produced a line of clothing featuring positive messages. Elizabeth Forward’s student-run business and a local nonprofit teamed up for a project to commemorate mental health awareness month in May...

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EF honored for outstanding musical

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 30, 2026

McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson also received awards for their spring shows. Several high school musical theater performers throughout the Mon Valley were recently honored at the 35th Annual Gene...

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Charleroi Area names top graduates

May 30, 2026

Commencement ceremonies for 122 graduates will be held Wednesday. Charleroi Area High School will hold its 2026 commencement at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Charleroi Area High School amphitheater. In the ...