West Mifflin hit by heavy graduation losses
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 28, 2025
Jose Perez and Julian Dewberry, who both started as freshmen, will try to keep the program successful. While the West Mifflin boys’ basketball team will be young this season, it won’t necessarily be i...
New coach wants Titans to be ‘difficult to play’
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 28, 2025
Justin Walther has a long track record of success, but this is his first time coaching a girls team. The West Mifflin girls basketball team faces difficult matchups in Class 5A, up a level from the bo...
New coach promises ‘different team’ this season
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 28, 2025
Devin Owens blames “laziness” for last year’s 1-21 finish. A year ago, Yough’s boys basketball team suffered through a miserable 1-21 campaign. Enter a new coach — and a new outlook. Devin Owens, in h...
Playoff spot may be within reach for Yough girls
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 28, 2025
Brian Znavor is hoping to build a program that can compete with the best teams in the section. In 2024-25, Yough finished fifth in Section 3-4A on its way to a 12-12 season. Third-year coach Brian Zna...
Championship flashback: Leps own 4A
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November 28, 2025
Share graciously with all we love and enjoy this Thanksgiving
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November 26, 2025
WE’RE THANKFUL AT THE Mon Valley Independent for all of our readers and advertisers. Each is a part of what makes us unique and all of your support is so very vital in our mission to serve. For those ...
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November 25, 2025
(AP) — A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when a cat carcass crashed into her windshield. The incident happened along a highway near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The drive...
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November 25, 2025
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November 21, 2025
NO ONE LIKES IT WHEN A SCHOOL is closed. It’s disruptive for students and sometimes for entire communities. Yet sometimes, closing a school is unavoidable and, in the long run, can be the right thing ...
Transform your space with an accent wall
Everyday Living
November 21, 2025
Family Features If you’re looking to give your home a fresh look without a full-scale remodel, an accent wall might be an ideal solution. Whether you’re craving bold color or rich texture, an accent w...
Tips for cleaning and maintaining hardwood floors
Everyday Living
November 21, 2025
Family Features Hardwood floors come in a variety of types. Before diving into the cleaning process, it’s important to recognize the type of floor - and its finish - in your home. Whether solid wood o...
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Elizabeth
November 20, 2025
• Danielle Kemp, 35, of Farmington, was charged with resisting arrest/other law enforcement, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, false identification to a law enforcement officer and intentional pos...
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Russ’s Tavern
November 19, 2025
HERE WE GO B R O N C O S A Family Neighborhood Bar Since 1964
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November 15, 2025
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...
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3 people killed in
November 13, 2025
Police have made an arrest in the murder of a ride-share driver that happened in McKeesport. On Wednesday, Allegheny County Police said they arrested Daemond Artemus, 18, in connection with the shooti...
Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here’s why and how
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By By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer 
November 12, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it? Experts say reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled...
Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?
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By By JAMIE DUCHARME Associated Press 
November 12, 2025
You won’t find dumbbells or weight machines in the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, it’s all about training with body weight. “That’s all we do,” Keogh said — but that’s enough to ke...
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McKeesport
November 12, 2025
• Charles Lepley, 50, of Donora, was charged with terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and harassment stemming from an alleged in...