Obituaries
July 28, 2026

Mary Katsuleris – Pittsburgh, Pa., and La Jolla, Calif.

Mary Katsuleris, born on May 9, 1939, in Monessen, passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 87. She had been living between Pittsburgh, Pa., and La Jolla, Calif., two places she called home in a life defined by movement, purpose and an unwavering commitment to being exactly who she was. Mary was the daughter of the late Christine and Mike Katsuleris, and she carried the pride of her family with her everywhere she went. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Phelps, and her brother, George K...

Monessen’s middle/high school ready to reopen
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
A mold issue has been resolved and students will return later this month. Monessen City School District is preparing to welcome students back to its middle/ high school building after months of mold r...
Data center letter made public
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2026
A standing-room-only crowd attended Monday’s meeting, with many expressing opposition. A letter addressing the proposed data center development in Elizabeth Township was read at Monday’s meeting, and ...
MMVTA survey will shape the future of public transportation
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2026
Comments from riders and non-riders are welcome through Nov. 30. Changes could be coming to public transportation in the Mon Valley, and local residents have an opportunity to help decide what those c...
Governor’s race tops ballot as Pa. voters head to polls
Main
November 3, 2026
Everyone who’s in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast their vote. By the MVI Today is Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a lot is riding on this year’s midterms. Democrats and Republicans are figh...
Main
November 3, 2026
Don’t miss our Election Day coverage in Wednesday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.