Moose lodge helps present braille flag
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 26, 2025
It was given to the VA Hospital’s H.J. Heinz Campus in Pittsburgh. “A burden heavy to one is borne lightly by many.” That is one of the founding principles of the Loyal Order of the Moose, a fraternal...
1 killed, 2 hurt in Route 51 crash
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 26, 2025
The accident took place Friday morning in Jefferson Hills. A woman was killed Friday morning in a multiple- vehicle accident on Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. She was identified by the Clairton Voluntee...
MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry to host gemologist
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 26, 2025
By Sarah Pellis spellis@yourmvi.com MarBill Diamonds and Jewelry will host a world-renowned gemologist at its store Aug. 5. Located at 1049 Broad Avenue in Rostraver Township, the jewelry store has be...
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July 26, 2025
A GoFundMe account has been set up for Gendie Miller, who was at the park Wednesday to watch her daughter play softball. By the MVI A woman was killed by a falling tree branch Wednesday at Renziehause...
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July 26, 2025
Without explanation, the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System has canceled a series of town halls in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The agency broke the news in a bare-bones press rel...
Pet day at sunflower festival
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July 25, 2025
Jake, a golden retriever, takes in the sights and scents among the sunflowers during Pet Day at the Schwirian Farm Sunflower Festival in Forward Township on Thursday. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independ...
Liberty Borough to update 75-year-old fowl ordinance
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July 25, 2025
Mayor Larry Sikorski said one owner of chickens “isn’t playing by the rules.” By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Liberty Borough officials are planning an update of their fowl ordinance. The two-page ordi...
Several churches joining forces for VBS
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 25, 2025
It will take place beginning Monday at White Oak Park. Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak is partnering with several area churches and ministries for its fifth annual Community Vacation ...
Elizabeth VFD gearing up for annual Riverfest
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 24, 2025
The event promises food, music, family fun, fireworks and, lots more. Two days full of riverfront fun for the whole family is taking place in downtown Elizabeth Borough this weekend. The annual Elizab...
Games teach life skills at 1790 log house
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July 24, 2025
For the MVI Games to teach necessary life skills to 18th century children will offer fun experiences for families at the Greenock Log House in Elizabeth Township from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Bean bag...
B&D Fireworks set for Saturday in Monessen
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2025
The free community event is set for Saturday at the Herman Mihalich Memorial River Launch and Park. The annual Monessen B&D fireworks show is set for this weekend, and owner Buzzy Byron guarantees a l...
St. Andrew parish partners with Greater Pittsburgh food bank to offer more outreach
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 23, 2025
The distributions through the Greater Pittsburgh food bank will be offered at the St. Andrew Apostle Parish in Charleroi from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. If there’s a need, St...
Scenes from the Renzie Market in McKeesport
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July 23, 2025
The Renzie Market was held Thursday at the McKeesport Fire Department Station No. 2 rear parking lot, Tulip Drive at Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport. The next Renzie Market is scheduled for Aug. 7. Admiss...
Elizabeth council gets updates on projects, applies for grants
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 23, 2025
Council is hoping to secure more funding for the new riverwalk pedestrian walkway. Several summer projects are moving along in Elizabeth Borough. At Tuesday’s regular meeting, council amended the agen...
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July 23, 2025
An 18-year-old teen died in a head-on collision Tuesday morning in Washington County, authorities say. The Washington County coroner was called around 5:30 a.m. to Route 40, near the road’s intersecti...
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 22, 2025
Rostraver Township commissioners approved new fees Monday to offset the costs for additional services provided by the township tax collector. The board unanimously adopted a resolution for fee increas...
Charleroi’s Stuff the Bus fundraiser set for Thursday
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 22, 2025
Donations will be accepted Thursday at River House Cafe. One of Charleroi Area School District’s largest fundraisers will take place Thursday. The annual Stuff the Bus will take on the same format as ...
PA American Water responds to Elizabeth Twp. hydrant concerns
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
July 22, 2025
The company said it recognizes “the vital importance” of reliable fire hydrants. Pennsylvania American Water sent a statement Monday to the Mon Valley Independent acknowledging concerns regarding hydr...