Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Happy Birthday: Explore possibilities and pastimes, and you’ll find your happy place. Engage in pursuits that broaden your perspective on life, love and what brings you joy. Refuse to let the past hold you back when embracing the future will help you gain momentum as you build a brighter future. Fix up your space to incorporate room for the people and projects you wish to pursue.

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Former Corelle glass plant up for sale

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 22, 2026

An official from GA Group Real Estate said significant interest has already been received. More than a year after the last furnace went cold, the next chapter for the former Corelle Brands glass plant...

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BVA OKs consolidation contracts

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

July 22, 2026

The school board entered into agreements with architectural and engineering firms. In a 5-1 vote Tuesday evening, the Belle Vernon Area school board confirmed its investment into a consolidated buildi...

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Belle Vernon council considers changes to police agreement

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 22, 2026

Council members aired their dissatisfaction with Southwest Regional Police Department. Belle Vernon Councilman Frank Monack called for changes in the current agreement with Southwest Regional Police D...

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Pa. ranks last in study of 18-year-olds’ voter registration rates

By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat

July 22, 2026

Only 22% of 18-yearold Pennsylvanians are registered to vote, but advocates say there are ways to boost that number. Pennsylvania has seen healthy turnout in recent elections, but one important segmen...

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THURSDAY

July 22, 2026

Catch up with all the latest news from around the area in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Animal neglect case suspect held for trial

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 22, 2026

John P. Saxberg is still facing 1,031 charges. A Belle Vernon man accused of severe animal neglect will stand trial after all charges against him were held for court Tuesday during a preliminary heari...