The strategic plan was developed through months of collaborative work involving several groups. For the MVI Community leaders, residents, stakeholders and regional partners gathered Wednesday at the A...

Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus and his office joined with Amy Brant and her crew at Allegheny County Veterans Services during the lunch hour Friday to distribute 576 flags to pedestrians and mot...

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

On Sunday, Our Brother’s Keeper will hold its annual Memorial Day 22-mile walk through the Mon Valley dedicated to former U.S. Marine Corps sergeant Deana Martorella of Charleroi, who tragically died ...

It will open with a concert by the Billy Price Band on June 27. .com Monessen is gearing up for its second annual “Music in the Park” summer concert series, which will feature four different weekend p...

For the MVI According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average tenure of a young professional in their first job ranges from just over one year to just under three years. Research also show...

Several of them asked council to take action at this week’s meeting. West Mifflin council held a public hearing prior to Wednesday’s meeting for a Zoning Text Amendment that altered provisions of Chap...

POLICE LOG Clairton • Jayvon Ellis, 33, of Pittsburgh was charged with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and strangulation stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday, court records ...

McKeesport Area High School will celebrate prom tonight. Shown are members of the 2026 prom court, front row, from left, Teagan Gallagher, Kelsey Alesius, Ni’Zhay Jefferson, Rakihya Freeman and Kimia ...

MMSP’s Rivers of Steel project will include the development of a series of “storytelling posters” designed to be placed throughout store windows. The Monongahela Main Street Program is in the final st...

Monessen firefighters were called to the area of Park Centre Plaza on Wednesday morning for reports of gas odors. After an investigation, crews spoke with the sewage authority, who advised that gasoli...

Charleroi Regional • Mamadou Alpha Diallo, 33, address unknown was charged with criminal trespassing and burglary stemming from an alleged incident May 13, court records state. • Kemsley Jean Jacques,...

Music Tonight • Free concert in the Square with Louie Kampert, Elizabeth Borough Square, 5 p.m. • Push, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Karaoke, Lock 4, Speers, 6 p.m. • Oldies Dance,...

Belle Vernon Area High School and Middle School softball teams recently presented a check from their annual Bag Brigade fundraiser. Kathy Kelly and Ashlee Eisengart founded the Bag Brigade nearly a de...

Westmoreland County Community College earns 2026-27 Military Friendly Schools Gold Designation Westmoreland earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools Designation recognized as a Gold School. Inst...

The defense says suspect had no motive to kill. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Isaac Smith’s burner phone was the last one to call Karli Short just minutes before she was shot. The revolver he bought six...

School board members will consider several options to bring it into balance before a final vote. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved a preliminary budget Tuesday that includes a $500,000 defic...

Ringgold High School will hold prom Thursday evening with the theme, “The Great Gatsby.” The Grand March will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the doors opening at 3:30 p.m. for viewing the event. Tickets can...

Carroll Township • Melissa Sproul, 46, of Charleroi was charged with theft by unlawful taking, theft of property and receiving stolen property stemming from an alleged incident May 1, court records st...

By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive An Allegheny County Jail guard has been placed on unpaid leave after a deadly stabbing at the Downtown lockup last week. Officials Tuesday declined to name the correctional...