Future Leopards Hit The Field

Belle Vernon Area head football coach Scott Bryer smiles as youth football player Nate Crews begins a practice drill Thursday evening during the annual BVA High School Youth Football Combine at James Weir Stadium. Players in grades 2 through 6 took part in drills led by Belle Vernon Area coaches and varsity football players. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Keranko’s resignation leaves vacancy to fill on Charleroi Area school board

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 24, 2026

Applications will be accepted through Aug. 5, and the board plans to fill the opening at its Aug. 18 meeting. Charleroi Area School District residents interested in serving their community have an opp...

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Monessen to seek affordable housing money through county

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

July 24, 2026

Safety concerns in the city were also discussed at Thursday night’s meeting. Monessen City Council voted unanimously to enter into the Housing Consortium Cooperation Agreement with Westmoreland County...

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Annual Riverfest celebration begins tonight in Elizabeth

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 24, 2026

The two-day festival features music, food and children’s attractions. The annual Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest kicks off today with rides, food and animals for residents of all ages. Elizabeth Borough...

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July 24, 2026

Don’t miss our Food pages full of new recipes in Saturday’s print and electronic editions of the MVI.

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Under deadline pressure, Pa. House passes bill to reform felony murder sentencing statute

July 24, 2026

Nothing will change, however, until the House and Senate versions can be reconciled. By PAULA REED WARD and TOM FONTAINE TribLive The state House on Thursday passed legislation addressing the Pennsylv...