This month, U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt warned of possible plant closures in Western Pennsylvania without a merger. JACK TROY TribLive On July 12, Takahiro Mori of Nippon Steel, the Japanese firm kne...

The supervisors also announced trick-or-treat in the township will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26. Washington Township supervisors provided an update during Wednesday’s monthly meeting on an upcomin...

TODAY MARKS THE 23RD anniversary of one of the most shocking days in U.S. history, the hijacking of four jetliners by 19 terrorists with the intent of crashing them into iconic American landmarks. Two...

The induction ceremony will take place Oct. 12 in the high school auditorium. Monessen City School District will honor its second annual Wall of Fame class with a red carpet event at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at...

The foundation dropped off its first donations Tuesday to UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. After their son’s death, longtime Elizabeth Township residents Ed and Jacki Faircloth created a foundation ...

Local residents react to an often spirited exchange of ideas and allegations. A brief handshake during Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s first meeting on the biggest stage in U.S. politics led to nearl...

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 the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI It happened 81 years ago, S...

It was created through a $25,000 grant from the Department of Education. A ribbon-cutting was held Tuesday as Tube City Online celebrated its new digital media and podcasting studio. The studio was ma...

The Monessen school board authorized several personnel moves during Tuesday’s meeting. The board ratified the hirings of Jessica Conwell as a middle school science teacher, Brett Zimmerman as an eleme...

Cohen DeFelice, 11, and Olivia Kelly, 13, were helping out with ticket sales at the Frazier High School volleyball game Monday night. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go ...

Supervisors credit Karen Stetor for keeping township business running smoothly. After 15 years of helping Forward Township run like a well-oiled machine, beloved secretary Karen Stetor has decided to ...

The bike rides will be followed by a Party on the Trail at the Boston Trail Access in Elizabeth Township. The Mon/Yough Trail Council is inviting the public to its 30th annual Yough N’ Roll celebratio...

It will take place Thursday at the organization’s new Charleroi office. PA CareerLink Mon Valley will host an open house Thursday to share information and resources with area residents, employers and ...

Jenna Dale has expressed interest in possibly joining the department in the future. Elizabeth Township Police Chief Ken Honick recognized a department intern in a “happy but sad moment” at Monday’s co...

The city will have about $312K to spend next year. Monongahela council discussed possible uses for the city’s 2025 Community Development Block Grant money during its work session Monday morning. Johan...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling it “unserious and unacceptable,” House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected on Monday a proposal from Speaker Mike Johnson that links continued government funding for s...

Anna Heath, 5, of Speers reacts as she crosses the finish line Saturday at the Little Great Race in Charleroi. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent. com. ...

Council members were asked to take action to improve safety at last week’s meeting. An increased number of vehicle accidents in Charleroi have officials wondering how to best address the problem. Duri...

Interested people can sign up for the one-on-one instruction by contacting the library. Rostraver Public Library will offer a free program to help people advance their computer skills. The program pro...

It will take place Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Monongahela. Family, friends and strangers have come to the aid of the victims of a tragic Aug. 23 fire in the Elrama community of Union Township that ...