Belle Vernon Area Middle School donates to Salvation Army
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December 20, 2024
The Belle Vernon Area Middle School student council recently sponsored spirit days and casual for a cause days. The school used the proceeds to make a $900 donation to the Salvation Army. Pictured, fr...
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December 20, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was whisked back to New York by plane and helicopter Thursday to face new federal charges of stalking and murder, which could bring th...
Joe Biden’s stained legacy
Politics
December 20, 2024
As he enters the final month of his first and only presidential term, Joe Biden is speaking to history, emphasizing the positive side of his legacy while he can still command an audience. Biden rightl...
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December 20, 2024
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON. With Christmas just five days away, the Mon Valley Independent is calling on Mon Valley residents to join our Christmas Cheer Club. Through this annual program, gifts are collecte...
Around The Valley
December 20, 2024
A North Charleroi man allegedly offered a 15-year-old girl $20 to perform a sex act at the bus stop on McKean Avenue in Donora. Mark A. Schneider, 67, is charged with corruption of minors, unlawful co...
Tenth Street Neighborhood Reunion Committee donation
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December 19, 2024
The Charleroi Public Library, the Charleroi Fire Department and Harvest Bounty each received a $600 donation from the old (1920-1970) Tenth Street Neighborhood Reunion Committee in Charleroi. For many...
‘No hate in our state’: Pa. commission hears about immigrant concerns at town hall
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 19, 2024
The “No Hate In Our State” town hall held Wednesday night in Charleroi was a place of great debate. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the event featured panelists led by PHRC Exec...
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December 19, 2024
Only four workers, so far, have accepted Anchor Hocking’s offer of a full-time job in Lancaster, a union official said. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Anchor Hocking workers who agree to move from Charleroi t...
Monessen town hall addresses economic revitalization
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 19, 2024
Mayor Ron Mozer hosted the forum to get feedback and share ideas with city residents. Mayor Ron Mozer held a town hall Wednesday night to generate ideas for economic development in Monessen, but much ...
No tax increase in Elizabeth Borough
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 19, 2024
Councilman Chad Rager said everyone did a “great job” this year. Elizabeth Borough Council passed its 2025 budget at its monthly meeting Wednesday evening. The spending plan, which does not include a ...
Glassport’s 2025 budget calls for 2 mill tax hike
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By JIM BUSCH For the MVI 
December 19, 2024
Residents will also see an increase in garbage bills. Glassport residents will have an increase in both their tax and garbage bills next year. Glassport council approved its 2025 budget during Tuesday...
Politics
December 19, 2024
DO YOU HAVE TWO SPARE hours each week that if you don’t put them to good use, they will be lost forever? Two hours that could be put to good use by doing something special to help some of your neighbo...
Lives destroyed in false Duke rape case
Politics
December 19, 2024
It was nice to see Crystal Mangum, victim of the nonexistent gang rape by Duke lacrosse players in 2006, admit last week that it was all a fake-out. Many of you were happy, though bored, and moved on....
Monessen firefighters join forces for annual toy drive
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
December 18, 2024
They partner with the Monessen Family Center to benefit area children. Monessen’s volunteer fire departments held their annual toy drive Tuesday night to provide gifts for children in the area. Moness...
Taxes hold steady in West Mifflin
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 18, 2024
John Inglis will resign effective Jan. 6 after winning a state House seat. West Mifflin Council unanimously approved a 2025 budget with no tax increases at Tuesday’s meeting. Council passed the regula...
Mon Valley Paws honors Monessen Knights of Columbus
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December 18, 2024
Mon Valley Paws recently presented its Gold Recognition Award to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 954 of Monessen for its donations to the nonprofit organization. Mon Valley Paws comprises a dedica...
How Josh Shapiro spent millions campaigning
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December 18, 2024
Pennsylvania’s governor traveled extensively as a Democratic surrogate, spending money on consultants, private flights, ritzy hotels and more. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG...
No 2025 tax hike for North Belle Vernon
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 18, 2024
Next year’s budget was approved unanimously. North Belle Vernon Council voted to keep tax rates steady for the upcoming year at Tuesday’s meeting. Council President Brett Berish and council members Jo...