Obituaries
June 24, 2026

Darla G. Kalvesmaki – Monessen

Darla G. Kalvesmaki, 75, of Monessen, died on June 20, 2026, at Presbyterian SeniorCare Southmont. She was born on Sept. 20, 1950, to the late Albert and Pauline Hatlapatka Suchy. Darla worked for Guttman Oil Company, J&A and Pennsylvania American Water. She was a member of the American Legion in Girard, Pa., Monessen Hilltop Fireman’s Club and a supporter of many charities such as the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Red Cross, Wounded Warrior and Disabled American Vet...

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October 24, 2026
Apollo-Ridge players are reflected in the visor of South Allegheny’s Chance Cole during the coin toss prior to Friday’s game. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent
Measles case confirmed in Washington Co.
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By By JAMES ENGEL TribLive 
October 24, 2026
Allegheny & Westmoreland counties have also been affected by the outbreak. Washington County is now among 43 other counties across Pennsylvania that have recorded confirmed cases of measles amid a gro...
Supreme Court won’t review Walsh decisions on death penalty
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
October 24, 2026
The appellate court did not provide any explanation for its ruling. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday denied a request by a man facing possible capital punishment to review the Washington Count...
Charleroi gets positive results from cellphone ban
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 24, 2026
School officials say students are more focused on learning and display better social skills. Students are talking more, participating in classroom discussions and spending less time distracted by thei...
White Oak Halloween event will be held today
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 24, 2026
Hosted by Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church, it will feature pumpkin carving, a parade and other holiday fun. Halloween is taking a twist this year in White Oak as a new event has been added to an a...