Obituaries
June 4, 2026

Howard ‘Otis’ Crosby – Monessen

Howard “Otis” Crosby, 71, of Monessen, died on June 3, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on Jan. 6, 1955, to the late Mason and Azlie Thompson Crosby. Otis was retired from U.S. Steel Irvin Wo r k s . He was a member of The Christian Center Church and a 1973 graduate of West Newton High School. Otis enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. He also enjoyed watching scary movies and meeting other U.S. Steel retirees for breakfast at Grill ...

Data center letter made public
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
A standing-room-only crowd attended Monday’s meeting, with many expressing opposition. A letter addressing the proposed data center development in Elizabeth Township was read at Monday’s meeting, and ...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
A mold issue has been resolved and students will return later this month. Monessen City School District is preparing to welcome students back to its middle/ high school building after months of mold r...
MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
Comments from riders and non-riders are welcome through Nov. 30. Changes could be coming to public transportation in the Mon Valley, and local residents have an opportunity to help decide what those c...
Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
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November 3, 2026
Everyone who’s in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast their vote. By the MVI Today is Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a lot is riding on this year’s midterms. Democrats and Republicans are figh...
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November 3, 2026
Don’t miss our Election Day coverage in Wednesday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.