Actions taken to avoid cyberattack
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FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 30, 2024
The township will purchase a new laptop, along with firewall protection. Fallowfield Township supervisors have unanimously agreed to make an investment to the township’s digital security. Bruce Smith,...
Why state challenge to mail ballot dating rule could succeed
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By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
May 30, 2024
Some of the high court’s justices appear open to the argument that the rule violates the state constitution’s free and equal elections clause. Voting rights groups are trying again to invalidate Penns...
Boyhood fun (and mischief) at a Monessen funeral home
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IT’S ETCHED IN STONE
May 30, 2024
There were several spots around Monessen that played important roles in the colorful history of that infamous group of boys known as the First Street Ramblers. Most of those memorable boyhood meccas h...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 30, 2024
A Charleroi man has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years in prison. Rashawn Ford, 28, was convicted for possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture containing heroin and...
Groundbreaking held for basketball/pickleball courts
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2024
Commissioners are expanding recreation opportunities for township residents of all ages. Elizabeth Township Commissioners broke ground Tuesday on another site for recreational activities. At Highland ...
June 7 fundraiser set for Karli Short foundation
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2024
The organization provides help for Penn State students who have experienced gun violence. McKeesport native and former NFL linebacker Brandon Short will host a fundraiser June 7 at the Omni William Pe...
NBV eyes limits on owning farm animals
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 29, 2024
The potential ordinance stems from complaints about chickens and roosters in the borough. North Belle Vernon will soon regulate how many — and what types — of farm animals are permitted in the borough...
Elizabeth fixing up downtown area
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 29, 2024
Three abandoned buildings were recently torn down as part of the effort. The appearance of Elizabeth’s downtown area was the focus of Tuesday’s council meeting. Refurbishing efforts have been ongoing ...
Valley honors fallen patriots
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May 28, 2024
Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent Members of the Mon Valley Leathernecks are shown during Memorial Day services Monday at the Monongahela Cemetery hosted by the Monongahela Veterans Counci...
Donora marks Memorial Day with solemn ceremonies
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By CLOE LOOSZ For the MVI 
May 28, 2024
The services were held at the borough’s war memorials and cemeteries. Memorial Day services were held Sunday in Donora to commemorate the borough’s fallen heroes. The services began at noon at the Sou...
Another Shoulder to host end-of-school celebration
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
May 28, 2024
Larry Bridges, founder of the McKeesport nonprofit organization wanted to have a “safe space” for kids to celebrate. McKeesport nonprofit Another Shoulder will provide a safe space for students at its...
California Area announces top 2024 graduates
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May 28, 2024
California Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony for 69 graduates at 7 p.m. Thursday. For the MVI California Area High School will hold its commencement ceremony 7 p.m. Thursday at Troj...
TJ wins best musical at Gene Kelly awards
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By By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter 
May 28, 2024
Elizabeth Forward High School won for best scenic design for “Big Fish.” tbrown@yourmvi.com A tale as old as time, Mon Valley musical theater was once again well represented at the 33rd Annual Pittsbu...
White Oak updates old zoning ordinance
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 28, 2024
Council voted on several updates related to the release of police documents. White Oak council held a public hearing before its regular meeting May 20 to discuss proposed amendments to the White Oak Z...
Pa. bill would force state gov’t to pay local stormwater fees
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By By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College 
May 28, 2024
Some local municipalities use stormwater fees to fund necessary infrastructure, but the state refuses to pay its fair share. A bill advanced in Harrisburg would change that. HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvani...
Senior prank in Monessen
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May 25, 2024
Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent Monessen High School seniors had a tailgate party in the teachers’ parking lot as a senior prank Friday morning, blocking the teachers from using their parking ...
Veteran restoring Mon Valley memorials
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 25, 2024
Robert Haramia of American Legion Post 75 in Clairton is working to preserve the past. Serving in Vietnam and as a commander in the U.S. Army, Robert Haramia has belonged to American Legion Post 75 in...
Memorial Day services set in the Mon Valley
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May 25, 2024
By the MVI Memorial Day is a national day of mourning created to honor those in the United States military who died in defense of our country. Traditionally, communities commemorate the day with parad...
Know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
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May 25, 2024
Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women wh...
Monessen fighter pilot shot down on 31st mission over Italy
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI 
May 25, 2024
Editor’s note: This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during World War II. By January 1945, Monessen’s Lt.. Berna...