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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

The complaint was filed Tuesday by Scott Stephenson in federal court. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive West Mifflin Area School District’s former longtime athletic director and boys basketball coach is sui...

The tournament and festival is set for Saturday at the Anthony Eric Madison Sr. Veterans Memorial Park. For the MVI A Monessen church will dedicate its annual basketball tournament in memory of the co...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...