Ringgold girls have impressive 1,000-point club
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July 18, 2026

Ringgold girls have impressive 1,000-point club

In sports, there are certain magic numbers that define excellence. Win 300 games in Major League Baseball and Cooperstown likely awaits. Score 1,000 career points in girls high school basketball, and you’ve secured a place among your school’s all-time greats.

Heavy smoke in the region forces cancellations
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Heavy smoke in the region forces cancellations
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 18, 2026
Most outdoor activities were called off Friday due to health concerns. The smell of smoke lingered in the air, visibility dropped across parts of the region and the Mon Valley came to an unusual stand...
MVI captures 9 awards in statewide media contest, 3 honors for advertising
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MVI captures 9 awards in statewide media contest, 3 honors for advertising
July 18, 2026
The MVI staff was honored for its work in 2025 by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. By the MVI The Mon Valley Independent won nine awards in the 2026 Professional Keystone Media Awards, includin...
Judge OKs sale of Mon View Heights to N.Y. company
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Judge OKs sale of Mon View Heights to N.Y. company
July 18, 2026
It’s hoped that the $7.5M deal will result in “fixing the property and protecting the residents.” By PAULA REED WARD TribLive An Allegheny County judge on Thursday approved the sale of the troubled Mo...
A 20-year love story with Le Vian comes to the red carpet at MarBill Jewelers
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A 20-year love story with Le Vian comes to the red carpet at MarBill Jewelers
July 18, 2026
Join MarBill Jewelers on Thursday and walk the red carpet as they celebrate a remarkable journey — one that began with a story, grew into a friendship and continues to sparkle 20 years later. For the ...
Penn Highlands Mon Valley to demolish parking garage for new lot
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Penn Highlands Mon Valley to demolish parking garage for new lot
July 18, 2026
Demolition begins Monday at the Carroll Township hospital campus. By the MVI Penn Highlands Mon Valley has announced the upcoming demolition of its campus parking garage, marking the first step of a m...
NBV family says clogged main line caused raw sewage to flow into their basement
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NBV family says clogged main line caused raw sewage to flow into their basement
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 18, 2026
Heather Fazio is unhappy with the lack of help from the borough. What began as a water intrusion under investigation by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has evolved into a secon...