Mural Celebrates California’s Past & Present

Artist Ella Papini of Brownsville puts the finishing touches on a community mural on the side of the Lisa J. Buday Law Office along Liberty Street in California. Funded through a Rotary District 7305 community beautification grant secured by the California Rotary Club, the mural features current and historic images associated with the borough, including PennWest California’s Old Main tower, the Vulcans and Trojans mascots, the former train station that was converted into a library, the former ...

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No paper July 4

July 3, 2026

The Mon Valley Independent won’t produce a newspaper or electronic edition on Saturday to mark the Independence Day holiday. The editorial department will return at 4 p.m. Sunday to gather and accept ...

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Donora revisits animal ordinance

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 3, 2026

The move was sparked by complaints about a property on Second Street Extension. The debate over backyard goats and chickens has returned to Donora council, reviving a conversation that stalled in 2023...

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Pa. lawmakers want to lower electric bills, but budget impact might be too big to swallow

By By CHARLOTTE KEITH Spotlight PA

July 3, 2026

As they hash out the budget with Gov. Shapiro, a tax cut to lower electric bills and a cap on utility profits are on the table. HARRISBURG — Responding to public anger over soaring energy costs, Penns...

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Historical society offers a glimpse back in time

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

July 3, 2026

The Rostraver Township society is looking for more volunteers to make sure its work continues. A treasure trove of history can be found at the Rostraver Township Historical Society, which aims to pres...

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SPORTS

July 3, 2026

Softball honors Check out this year’s softball award winners and all-star teams. B1