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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...