Despite ‘blue wave,’ Valley-wide Republicans rack up wins
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November 5, 2026

Despite ‘blue wave,’ Valley-wide Republicans rack up wins

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 

The Democratic blue wave swept over much of the nation and Pennsylvania on Election Day, but the Mon Valley managed to avoid the splash.

NAOMI OUTREACH HONORS VETERANS AT LUNCHEON
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NAOMI OUTREACH HONORS VETERANS AT LUNCHEON
November 5, 2026
See more photos from the luncheon in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Photos by Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
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Monessen ready to welcome students back to the middle/high school
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 5, 2026
The school board is also set to vote on an online Spanish course for students. Monessen City School District officials are ready to welcome students back to its middle/high school. “I am excited to ge...
Shapiro ready to get to work after ‘trifecta’ win
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Shapiro ready to get to work after ‘trifecta’ win
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 5, 2026
Dems pull off Pa. government ‘trifecta,’ winning control of governor’s mansion, House and Senate. After years of watching legislation on wages, public transit and other priorities stall in the Republi...
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November 5, 2026
We’ll have coverage of the Mon Valley Salvation Army’s annual kettle campaign kickoff in Friday’s MVI.
PennDOT working to restore rare Western Pa. bridge
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PennDOT working to restore rare Western Pa. bridge
By By ADAM BABETSKI TribLive 
November 5, 2026
Dunlap’s Creek Bridge, in Brownsville, Fayette County, debuted in 1839 as the first cast-iron bridge in the United States. One of Western Pennsylvania’s oldest bridges is nearing reopening after a two...