A McKeesport woman is charged with child abuse after allegedly knowing a child was being raped and failed to take action. Sara Sturgess, 33, was charged with intimidation, retaliation or obstruction i...

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A clumsy and time-consuming early voting option in the nation’s biggest presidential battleground state is creating frustration, leading to hours-long lines and prompting claims...

Taking part in Elizabeth’s Halloween parade Monday evening, were, in front from left, Declan Mossa, 4, Dakota Mossa, 2 1/2, and Addison Mehalcik, 6. In back, from left, are Dominic Mossa, 7, Danica Mo...

Dave Yuhasz said the suspects are targeting unlocked homes. Monessen police are urging residents to make sure their homes and property are secure after receiving multiple reports of break-ins this mon...

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt provided an election update to the media Monday. With just a week to go until the Nov. 5 general election, Pennsylvania election officials have updated the sta...

Monongahela council wants to revise language in the contract to move the facility before approving it. Monongahela council tabled an agreement between the city and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ...

The blaze was brought under control quickly, but the family has still been displaced. No one was injured in a structure fire Monday morning in Charleroi. Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said crews were c...

Monessen Lions Club recently recognized Lion Debbie Bachinski as Lion of the Year. The award was presented during the club’s 76th Charter Night. This award is presented to a member who has displayed o...

The $6 million project affects 43 Luscombe Lane residences. Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams are becoming safer and more beautiful. While the decrease in heavy manufacturing has helped, so have signi...

Aladdin-themed costumes were on display Saturday at Belle Vernon’s Halloween parade. Brittany Sumpman and Cheryl McGavitt (Genie) of Fallowfield Township were with Kolton Sumpman, 5 months, Kolby Sump...

Sporting a “101 Dalmatians” theme were Clair Brand, 4, of Belle Vernon, Phoenix Herman, 6, of Belle Vernon, Bailey Huweart, 20, of Monessen, Charlotte Greene, 5, of Rostraver Township, Brinley Cagnon,...

Firefighters used ATVs to help get the blaze under control. By the MVI Multiple fire departments were called to a large brush fire that spread across 20 acres of woods just before noon Saturday in Jef...

Superintendent Timothy Glasspool said no evidence was found that a student brought a gun to the school. The Belle Vernon Area school district released a statement Thursday addressing rumors regarding ...

Former McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski is among the first recipients of the Keystone First Responder Award. Gov. Josh Shapiro honored fallen McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski as an ina...

The money will be used for infant car seats and training for parents. The Community Foundation of Fayette County has announced the recipient of the its second Catalyst for Change grant. On April 15, t...

It will be held at the Bayard Building site, and volunteers are welcome. Historic Elizabeth is welcoming volunteers to assist in a tree-planting, rain or shine, Nov. 9 at its Bayard Building site. Loc...

Wyatt Knee, son of BVA assistant coach Scott Knee, gets advice from Nolan Humbert, son of head coach Matt Humbert, at Friday’s game. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent

State Rep. Eric Davanzo holds the event each year in hopes of connecting young people and veterans. State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, held an annual luncheon to honor veterans in his district Frida...

EF, Monessen and South Allegheny are all benefiting from the new program. Local schools will receive a variety of improvements thanks to state funding under the new Public School Facility Improvement ...

He was able to raise more than $16,000 to restore a World War II memorial in Monessen. Ron Chromulak presented commendations to the people and businesses who helped with or donated to restoring the Wo...