Story and photos by Matt Petras For the MVI The original owners of Triple B Farms have been at it for 40 years, but they still keep themselves plenty busy. Carolyn Beinlich makes a habit of racing aro...

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com It might seem like Life’sWork is new to the Mon Valley, but the nonprofit has been making an impact in the community long before the opening of its Monessen offic...

Story and photos by Matt Petras For the MVI Decades ago, passionate history lovers ran the Donora Historical Society, but it didn’t get a lot of attention. It started in the basement of an old communi...

Civil rights marchers continue the 220 mile Memphis to Jackson march started by James Meredith in a rural part of Mississippi on June 13, 1966. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leader...

• Pig roast fundraiser, takeout only, $15 includes half pound of roasted pork, choice of side, bread and dessert, Donora Public Library parking lot, 510 Meldon Ave., Donora, beginning at 3 p.m. All pr...

The May 10 meeting of Monongahela Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was held at noon at the Rostraver Township Historical Society in Fellsburg. Twelve chapter members were in a...

The Charleroi Area Goldenagers met May 1 at the SPHS building in Charleroi with 88 members in attendance. President Sam Marraccini opened the meeting with the flag pledge and singing of “God Bless Ame...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Scott James Mohr, 37, and Latisha Jean Igoe, 45, both of Belle Vernon • William Amel Calcagni, 43,...

A flag rededication program and ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center, 1832 Arboretum Drive, McKeesport. For more information, visit mckeespor...

Three Ringgold Middle School students were recognized at VFW Post 1409 in Black Diamond during Monday’s monthly meeting. Each year the post sponsors the Patriot’s Pen essay contest for middle-schooler...

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Monessen 776 met on May 18 in the Epiphany of Our Lord parish church hall in Monessen. The rosary was recited before Mass in memory of Mary Moncini. Regent Deb...

The following students were named to the 2024-25 fourth-quarter honor roll at Monessen High School: Grade 12 Highest honors Baylee Post, Christian Williamson High honors Jadyn Bradley, Deborah Garry, ...

Live! Casino Pittsburgh is hosting its first ever boxing and MMA event on July 12 and 13. For the MVI No need to travel this summer to catch some of the best boxing and MMA action. Live! Casino Pittsb...

Bellmar High School Class of 1960 will meet for lunch at noon Friday at Lock 4 at Smitty’s Marina, lower Speers.

• Father’s Day sale, pick one item for free of equal or lesser value, Care & Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church, 227 Third St., California, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Mon Valley Senior Act...

Innovations in Medicine, the community programming that Penn Highlands Mon Valley offers to residents of the region, continues in June. Waqar Shah, M.D., a double board-certified interventional radiol...

Many smiling, some stern, these American infantrymen ride aboard a U.S. Navy LCI, underway to their rendezvous with other Allied invasion forces on the Normandy coast of France during World War II on ...

Metro Creative Father’s Day celebrations began on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it wasn’t until 1972 that a day honoring fathers became a national holiday. Since then, children h...

Metro Creative Services Grilling is a convenient way to impart flavor on various foods and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine along the way. Many people work hard to hone their grilling skills, includi...