WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will direct federal law enforcement intervention to combat crime in Chicago and Baltimore, despite staunch opposition from elected leaders...

The president told reporters he was “very active” over the weekend as online speculation swirled about his condition. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sometimes it feels like barely an hour can go by without hearing...

Recent travel news trends indicate an increase in hiking and camping tours. Travel and World Tour reported that sales of camping and hiking gear have increased recently, indicating a fast-growing mark...

• Elijah A. Feight, 18, of Elizabeth Township was charged with simple assault and strangulation stemming from an alleged incident Sunday, court records state. • Michael Lloyd, 28, of Glassport was cha...

The Mon Valley Independent won’t produce an electronic edition on Monday, Sept. 1 due to the Labor Day holiday. Monday’s television guide and horoscope can be found in today’s electronic section on pa...

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...

• Ori Paryente, 24, listed as homeless was charged with criminal trespassing and possession of an instrument of crime stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records state. A preliminary hea...

(Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of our annual Labor Day editorial.) ON MONDAY, WE SALUTE THE WORKER. When it comes to the reasons for Monday’s Labor Day holiday, the U.S. Departmen...

Family Features Hearty or light, spicy or mild, this Taco Salad is all imagination. Make it to your loved ones’ content and top with favorites like chopped lettuce, sour cream and shredded cheese to k...

By the MVI After deliberating for four hours, a federal jury in Pittsburgh found Tre Robert Goins guilty of one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, Acting Unit...

South Main Street in the City of Washington will be closed between Route 18 (Park Avenue) to East Prospect Avenue starting on Monday, Sept. 8. The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks. ...

• Gesla Bellefleur, 26, of North Charleroi was charged with simple assault and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial Dis...

The fear Monroeville Patrolman Craig Huhn felt when he was shot twice in 2023 was not just for his own life, but those of his wife and their two sons if he didn’t survive. “I relive the moment I was s...

FAMILY FEATURES If you’re looking for flooring inspiration for your next home renovation or new build, scrolling through social media boards and manufacturers’ sites are good places to start. However,...

FAMILY FEATURES Don’t wait for smoke on the horizon to prepare for a wildfire. While hot temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds increase wildfire threat, taking small manageable steps – like cr...

• Joseph Lawrence Girdwood, 19, of Charleroi was charged with a small amount of personal use marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday, court records...

Thursday Events • Bike night, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Line dancing, H Lounge, Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, North Strabane Township, 8 p.m. • Art show, Redstone Art Foundat...

CLASSROOMS ARE BACK in full swing in the Mon Valley. But weeks before the official first day of school, many students began practicing and preparing for fall sports and activities such as band and che...

• Jasmine Davonne McBride, 27, of Houston, Pa., was charged with prohibited acts - possession, driving without a license and failure to stop at a stop sign stemming from an alleged incident Monday, co...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I grew up in New York and have been here my entire life. I decided about a year ago that I wanted to move to a new city. I only flirted with the idea at first, but recently, my boss to...