The SS McKeesport cargo ship was in service for 24 years before being sunk by the Germans in World War II. April 29 is always a significant day in the City of McKeesport. Each year on this day, vetera...

A person playing online video games with the student reported the threat to Rostraver police. A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with an online threat referencing a school shooting inv...

The extended detour has pushed additional traffic onto smaller township roads, raising safety concerns among residents. Relief is in sight for motorists in Fallowfield Township as officials say Route ...

The students will stage this age-appropriate version tonight, Friday and Saturday at Francis McClure auditorium in White Oak. The Founders’ Hall Middle School Drama Club will be bringing “Chicago Teen...

Middle school and high school students are ready to perform snippets from their favorite Broadway shows. From classic showstoppers to modern hits, Charleroi students will bring Broadway to life during...

City council leaders may hold a public meeting to discuss potential uses for the spaces. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Clairton officials are optimistic about the possibility of finding new use for a...

Serra Catholic High School will crown the new prom king and queen during the promenade at 4 p.m. Friday. Prom court members, in the front, from left, are Laura Schanck, Abby Genes, Gabriella Cain, Emm...

Facility officials confirm expansion at the Hempfield center following a $1M security upgrade. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center has quietly doubled its capa...

The inaugural Washington Township Bunny Hop 5K run/walk was held April 4 at the Fairhope Rod & Gun Club. Organized by Kristen Jordan, her goal was creating an annual community event that can also help...

Monessen softball player Joey Hurst receives a rose from her cousin, Savannah Wilkerson, 2, of North Charleroi for Tuesday’s senior day. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

The project will result in a tax increase in the new budget proposal. The Ringgold school board unanimously approved a bond issue valued at nearly $10 million at a special meeting Tuesday. The distric...

The suspicious registration applications were discovered just before the 2024 election. By CARTER WALKER Votebeat A man who was accused of orchestrating a fraudulent voter registration scheme in Penns...

High school seniors discussed the process with local leaders. Charleroi Area High School seniors traded classrooms for council chambers Tuesday, stepping into the roles of local leaders during the bor...

The event will take place Saturday in Charleroi. Raven’s Hands, a Mon Valley nonprofit, will host its second theater dinner Saturday to fundraise for all the services it provides for surrounding commu...

West Mifflin Middle School students recently participated in the third annual Color Run to benefit Save Promise Club. The club promotes mental health awareness and spreads kindness in order to prevent...

It will be held Friday at Westmoreland County Community College. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority and county Land Bank will partner with the Realtors Associat...

“There is no financial boon for the city of Pittsburgh here,” said Councilman Anthony Coghill. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive The 2026 NFL Draft drew about 805,000 people in Pittsburgh last week, accordi...

Police: 68-year-old man swam across Youghiogheny River to avoid arrest A Sewickley Township man was arrested Monday after state police said he swam across the Youghiogheny River to evade capture, acco...

Charleroi Area’s Aryana Chiplaskey, right, clips an earring onto teammate Lily Duhon before an event Monday during the Scott Frederick Mid Mon Valley Track Classic at Ringgold High School. Jeff Helsel...

A decade after opening, the Mon Valley Independent will mark the occasion with a special celebration on Saturday. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com A decade ago, the Mon Valley Ind...