Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...

To all the warm-blooded souls who leaped into the Monongahela River on a chilly New Year’s Day to raise money to benefit veterans. Proceeds from the Glassport American Legion’s annual Polar Bear Plung...

Donald Trump has promised to do many things once he reoccupies the White House. Among the most famous, and most desired by his biggest fans, is his vow to “drain the swamp” and “demolish the deep stat...

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be t...

The editorial department of the Mon Valley Independent encourages letters to the editor. Letters must be no more than 500 words, must be in good taste and must include the author’s name, town of resid...

FAMILY FEATURES Starting the morning on the right foot can set the tone for a productive day. Even when crunched for time before work or school, eating a filling breakfast before heading out the door ...

Grilled Zucchini Nachos Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Servings: 4 4 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste ...

Grilled Zucchini Nachos Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Servings: 4 4 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste ...

• Michael Robert Freeman, 34, of McKeesport was charged with aggravated assault and simple assault stemming from an alleged domestic incident Thursday, court records state. A preliminary hearing befor...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be test...

Few Americans know the names Benjamin J. Cheeks and Serena R. Murillo. But they recently became part of President Biden’s most lasting legacy. Cheeks, who is Black, and Murillo, a Latina, were the las...

WHERE DOES PENNSYLVANIA go from here politically? It can be hard to predict. That’s what makes Pennsylvania a swing state. The Democratic and Republican strongholds are well known, but the fuzzy purpl...

DEAR ABBY: I was raped by a family member and, due to special circumstances, told no one except one other family member, who I swore to secrecy. She recently got mad at me because of my religious beli...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Ever since I was a child, my mom never liked to throw anything away, whether it was old clothes, expired food, broken appliances or even random junk mail. At the time, I thought it was...

• Hazel Brown, 48, of Charleroi was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. • Dominic Elio Monti, 39, of Elizab...

NEW YORK (AP) — Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple,” “Yo-Yo” and “Down By th...

FAMILY FEATURES echnology is constantly evolving, so it’s not always easy to keep up with the latest gadgets and gizmos. From PCs and smart wearables to earbuds, smartphones, mixed reality devices and...

Its launch 20 years ago was groundbreaking, but the Motorola Razr+ expands the boundaries of smartphone technology even further. This stylish, pocket-sized smartphone brings the power of AI to more us...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials def...

Tonight’s Music • Core Acoustic, Giant Oaks Winery, Finleyville, 6 p.m. Friday Music • Frogstar Karaoke, Rich’s Parkside Den, Boston, Elizabeth Township, 8 p.m. • One Ray, Firewhistle Brewing, Elizabe...