Organizer Ron Chromulak offered his thanks to everyone who donated. Spots of rust and signs of decay are long gone. The M4A3 Sherman tank in Monessen City Park looks ready for battle again. After Ron ...

A lawsuit challenging a policy on rejected mail-in ballots was successful. A judge has ruled that Washington County broke state law when election workers refused to tell voters that their mail-in ball...

The event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the WYTC section of the GAP in West Newton By the MVI The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation will hold its 31s...

The young Allenport girl was discovered on the porch of a nearby home. A 2-year-old girl was found early Tuesday morning after going missing from her home in Allenport. At 12:46 a.m., the Stockdale Vo...

A third offense will result in a lifetime ban from district games and other events. Monessen’s school board approved a new fan ejection policy earlier this month aimed to deter unwanted behavior at sp...

Overnight vehicle breakins have been a problem in the borough, and residents requested the removal of some trees. Elizabeth Borough Council discussed road safety items and passed several motions relat...

Claudia McFeely, 6, of Dunlevy and Promise Wilson, 8, of Charleroi played on the Charleroi Elementary Center playground Monday. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our...

It began in the district, but was transferred to Life’s Work in Monessen. Belle Vernon Area school board members discussed the possibility of bringing back a work skills program to the district during...

Work is scheduled to begin in the spring and be completed by fall. By the MVI Monessen residents can now take a look at virtual plans for repairs to the Reed Avenue Bridge, known locally as “the viadu...

No one was injured as a driver struck a porch and nearly crashed into another home. A car crashed into the porch of one home and nearly hit another Monday afternoon in Charleroi. Charleroi Fire Chief ...

She reportedly failed to report a sexual relationship between a student and a security guard. The separation agreement between Dr. Tia Wanzo and the McKeesport School Area School District does not pro...

It will take place Thursday at the municipal building. The White Oak Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting Thursday to consider a use by special exception application from a medical marijuan...

Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Borough in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

The annual End of Summer Bash was held Saturday on McKean Avenue in Donora. Sponsored by the Donora Smog Commemorative Committee, the event featured music, food, entertainment and old-fashioned fun. S...

The annual event held by the Belle Vernon Rotary Club grows bigger and more successful every year. Ducks, ducks and more ducks. The Belle Vernon Rotary Club held its rubber-duck themed Regatta on the ...

Take 5 Brass will join the academy’s roster of performance groups. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts announced the formation of its newest musical group, Take 5 Brass. Under the direction of Ken Cof...

Sabrina Boyle, 19, who was 23-weeks pregnant, tragically died hours after being rescued from the Friday morning fire. By the MVI Family, friends and strangers have been coming to the aid of the victim...

Code Enforcement Officer Marvin Davis deemed the properties a threat to public safety. By MICHAELRICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Another 14 blighted properties in Monessen will soon be demolished by West...

Belle Vernon, Monessen, Rostraver and West Newton libraries are among the participants. The Westmoreland Food Bank will be working with the Westmoreland Library Network to host a weeklong food drive i...

High school football season kicked off in the Mon Valley last night as local teams took to the field for Week Zero. Fans filled Joe Montana Stadium as the Ringgold Rams hosted South Allegheny. See all...