• Several local teachers were awarded “Great Idea” grants from the Consortium for Public Education. Charleroi Middle School teachers Howard Johnson, Stephanie Rice, Joell Miller, Mary Tickner, Joyce S...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice” after decades of repression, but it was “a mome...

(Editor’s Note: Columnist Cynthia Tucker has decided to end her weekly feature after 33 years of publication. This is her final column. Next week we will begin running the National Perspective column ...

• Clothes 4U, (one opening in December) First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon, 9 a.m. to noon. • United Women in Faith meeting, California United Methodist Church Social Hall, cor...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years and in a relationship for 20. I just found out that for more than a year he has been lying about working. He pretended he had a part-time contrac...

• Denise Ann Wozniak, 66, of Donora was charged with DUI and careless driving stemming from an alleged incident Oct. 19, court records state. • Michael Snyder, age and address unknown, of White Oak wa...

A child was hit by a vehicle in Donora on Saturday. Washington County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to the 400 block of Allen Avenue around 4 p.m. The initial call was for the report of...

A four-day search for Unity resident Elizabeth Pollard ended with the discovery of her body near a sinkhole she fell through. By RENATTA SIGNORINI and PATRICK VARINE TribLive Feelings of defeat and do...

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, Dec. 7, the 342nd day of 2024. There are 24 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S. Navy base...

We are proud to support the initiative of the Mon Valley Paws nonprofit organization, which held its annual Giveback Celebration at Foster House II on Tuesday to thank donors and the shelters they are...

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...

“Bootleggers and Baptists” is one of the most useful concepts in understanding how economic regulation works in the real world. Coined by economist Bruce Yandle, the term describes how groups that are...

To the Editor: An answer to the letter dated Nov. 30 about a terrifying dark cloud over D.C.: Be prepared, it’s going to get much darker. When you appoint people to important jobs that they know nothi...

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

Keep your thoughts and secrets to yourself. Being a good listener will help you decipher what others want and alert you when trouble is brewing. Your best opportunities will come from research, experi...

ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last

Consider what you want and create a schedule and budget to accommodate your plans. Refuse to let outsiders interfere. Be organized, stay focused and do things yourself for maximum productivity. Trust ...

Monkey bread gets an update that makes the pull-apart loaf even better thanks to buttermilk, a little whole-wheat flour and a lighter hand with the sugar. The result is more tender and nuanced — and l...

of FAMILY FEATURES Embrace the color and flavor of tradition this holiday season with new twists on red velvet desserts. These variations on the classic cake can take your celebrations to new heights ...

Red Velvet Cake Balls Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” 1 red velvet cake mix 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk 3 eggs 1 stick melted butter Frosting: 1...