Lillie Mackey and Kendra Jones waited backstage Friday for Monessen High School’s Grand March to begin. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

Aimee Cain of Monongahela and Chris Brownfield of McKeesport are seeking financial damages from Patrick Vereb. By JACK TROY TribLive Two of the thousands of pet owners allegedly defrauded by a local f...

State Rep. Bud Cook is also a co-sponsor of a new bill that would set up an attendance policy throughout the state. State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, has introduced legislation to amend the state c...

Fire Chief Anthony Fleming said the life-saving devices are still in good working condition. Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Company has donated two AEDs to the township. Chief Anthony Fleming sai...

The sister of South Allegheny graduate Kavan Markwood said Friday on Facebook that he’s “doing awesome.” By TOM DAVIDSON TribLive A 20-year-old Pirates fan who fell 21 feet from the Clemente Wall in r...

Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary Club members got the help of other service organizations, a business and volunteers to put the project into motion. For the MVI Service projects often come to Rotarians t...

Work on the project is expected to be completed sometime this summer. By the MVI Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday the start of a more than $644,000 water line upgrade project in Monongahel...

To the Editor: Your anniversary article gave an excellent explanation of the need for newspapers and the coverage you provide. My thanks, and hopefully the Valley’s thanks, to your owners and staff fo...

In an interview with Time magazine, President Trump explained how he approaches tariffs and trade negotiations. I use the word “explained” with some trepidation because explanations imply a certain de...

Prom season is in high gear around the Mon Valley. Dressing up, dancing the night away and having a blast with friends are all part of the prom experience. Prom is seen as a right of passage for teens...

Pennsylvania State Police on Thursday announced charges in an animal cruelty case in Fayette County. Police have charged Ryan Murphy and Paige Miske with aggravated cruelty to animals, neglect of anim...

• Alex Pagareski, 28, of Clairton was charged with six counts of harassment stemming from an alleged incident Jan. 1, court records state. • Melissa Danielle Debolt, 28, of Waynesburg was charged with...

Two-year-old Roman Sellew of Rostraver Township and Kenzie Sellew of North Belle Vernon relax in the grass while supporting the Frazier softball team this week at Commodore Park in Perryopolis. Mike D...

Pennsylvania State Police have ordered an independent review, but have not promised to make any findings public. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania State Police officials should at least make public how a braz...

“What happens here, matters here” has been our motto since our first issue was published in 2016. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com Nine years ago today, the Mon Valley Independent...

Komatsu Mining Corp. worked with the school district on two environmental projects. Charleroi Area students celebrated Earth Day this week with help from Komatsu Mining Corp. For the past three years,...

Council views it as a priority because of the number of complaints being received. Donora Council is considering a one-mill tax increase for next year, primarily to cover the cost of a fulltime code e...

On Thursday, Belle Vernon Fire Company responded to an incident in which a car drove over an embankment. Charleroi Fire Department, Fallowfield Fire Company, North Belle Vernon FD, Fayette City VFC an...

The Charleroi group heard from a veteran who said his dog saved his life on numerous occasions. The Charleroi Independent Order of Odd Fellows made a donation for veterans to receive service dogs Thur...

Agency president Jeff Kotula said he was “blindsided” by the commissioners’ decision. The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency may not receive funding through future hotel tax reimbursements unt...