Boaters And Kayakers Enjoy Day On The River

Saturday was a picture-perfect day in the Mon Valley and many folks headed to the Monongahela River for a day of fun on the water. Kayakers are shown enjoying the day at the docks in Coal Center. Naz Victoria / Mon Valley Independent

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Flag Day At The White House

June 15, 2026

Michael Chandler holds an American flag in the Red Room of the White House before his lightweight bout Sunday night against Brazil’s Mauricio Ruffy during UFC Freedom 250. See story on A4. AP

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Monessen may seek grant for Parente Boulevard

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 15, 2026

The multimodal grant would pave the road while adding a walking track and bike path to the area. During Monessen council’s work session last week, members discussed the possibility of applying for a m...

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Man saved at White Oak pool offers thanks to lifeguards, EMS

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

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Kenneth Medved believes a heart-related incident prevented him from being able to get out of the water. Kenneth Medved, a resident of White Oak and a member of the Mon/Yough Trail Council, was rescued...

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Living Dead Weekend brings zombies to Monroeville Mall one last time

By By PATRICK VARINE TribLive

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George Romero’s “Dawn of the Dead” was partly filmed at the mall, which has become a shrine for fans of all things un-dead. For people attending on Sunday what may be the final Living Dead Weekend at ...

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Future of McKeesport football coaches uncertain

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

June 15, 2026

The school board tabled a motion on their status last week, and one director called for head coach Matt Miller & his entire staff to resign. The McKeesport football program has undergone some controve...