Obituaries
June 1, 2026

Joseph P. Falbo – Charleroi

Joseph P. Falbo, 87, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. Born in Monessen on July 19, 1938, Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Caruso Falbo. A graduate of Charleroi High School, Class of 1957, Joe loved athletics, primarily playing tennis and varsity football. Following high school, he attended Bethany College and then served his country honorably in the United States Army. Joe worked at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Allenport for over 35 years until his retirement. Catho...

Local dogs on display at annual MARC Mutt March
Latest News, Main
June 1, 2026
Cody and Noelle Walters of Forward Township brought Theodore and Simon to Saturday’s Mutt March parade in Monongahela hosted by the Monongahela Area Revitalization Corp. Theodore won the award for Lar...
Construction continues on Mon/Fayette Expressway
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 1, 2026
Drivers will encounter delays in some areas as work progresses. Several new updates are in progress this week for the Mon/Fayette Expressway. The expressway currently stretches 54 miles from I-68 near...
Legislature unlikely to act on skill games until ruling on their legality
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June 1, 2026
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Six local teams ready for PIAA openers
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 1, 2026
Both teams from EF and TJ will be in action today, along with Serra Catholic baseball and Bentworth softball. Six Mon Valley baseball and softball teams will begin their hunt for a state championship ...
Volunteers needed for Cook Farm celebration
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 1, 2026
The “once-in-a-generation event” is set for Aug. 8. Volunteers are being sought for a major celebration marking the 250th anniversary of The Cook Farm, with organizers saying community support will be...