MAKING THE GRADE

Hailey Mercy Smith graduates from Muhlenberg College

Hailey Mercy Smith of Charleroi graduated Sunday with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Muhlenberg College in Allentown.

A member of the Class of 2026, Smith majored in dance and minored in business administration at the college.

Alexandria Quigley graduates from Wilkes University

Alexandria Quigley of Finleyville earned a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre during spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday....

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Serra falls in Wpial Volleyball finals

November 6, 2026

Serra Catholic volleyball players huddle during Thursday’s WPIAL Class 1A title match against Eden Christian. See story on Page B1. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent

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Potential Corelle buyers seek LERTA tax break

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 6, 2026

Representatives of Therm-ORock East made the request at a Charleroi council meeting. The proposed sale of a portion of the former Corelle Brands glass plant in Charleroi could depend on whether local ...

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Elizabeth Twp. police chief is barred from EF school

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2026

An internal letter regarding the case was shared on Facebook by school board member Travis Stoffer. Tensions are brewing between Elizabeth Township officials and the Elizabeth Forward School District ...

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WEST MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Public responds to restructuring plan

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2026

A town hall to discuss the proposal was held on Election Day. West Mifflin Area residents raised concerns about the restructuring of the district’s schools during a town hall meeting this week. Accord...

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Arrest made in 1985 stabbing death of 16-year-old girl

By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive

November 6, 2026

Detectives took James Kruczek of West Mifflin into custody. JoDee Beal has spent the last 41 years wondering what happened to her sister and if her killer would ever get caught. She potentially got so...

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Jury picked for trial of man charged in McKeesport police officer’s slaying

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

November 6, 2026

Proceedings will begin Monday for Johnathan Morris in the 2023 shooting death of Sean Sluganski. Sixteen jurors have been seated to hear the criminal case against the man accused of killing a McKeespo...