Monessen hoping for return of band program
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte wants to use student interest in a drumline as a starting point. The Monessen Middle/High School has been without a band program for a couple of years, but there’s hope...
Mon Valley residents can help flood victims
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2024
Several local efforts are underway to take needed supplies down south. Local community organizations are working together to bring supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern United St...
BVA investigates threat by Marion Elementary student
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2024
Superintendent Timothy Glasspool posted a letter to parents on the district’s website Tuesday night. The Belle Vernon Area School District released a statement Tuesday regarding a threat made by an un...
Politics
October 2, 2024
THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION Association (NFPA) has officially announced the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2024: “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” This important event will take place from Oct....
Politics
October 2, 2024
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...
Politics
Chasing excellence with our votes
October 2, 2024
To the Editor: As we consider which presidential candidate to vote for this election, I think we should consider whether we are insane or not. Self-help groups define “insanity” as doing the same thin...
Allegheny County finances spell $60M deficit, controller says
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By By RYAN DETO TribLive 
October 2, 2024
The county may have to use some of its rainy-day fund to cover the shortfall. Allegheny County is on track to face a $60 million deficit by the end of the year if revenue doesn’t pick up, according to...
Trump numbers show how GOP went wrong on immigration
Politics
October 2, 2024
The Republican Party had something of a nervous breakdown after the 2012 election, when GOP challenger Mitt Romney lost to incumbent President Barack Obama. Some Republicans had convinced themselves t...
Around The Valley
October 2, 2024
Pittsburgh will pay $1 million to support the 2026 NFL Draft, which the city will host. City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to spend the money despite initial criticism from some members that Ma...
In memory of ‘Moe’
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October 1, 2024
Belle Vernon Area girls soccer coach Tracy Lovett (third from left) joins Ringgold head coach Ed Rosensteel, Shelley Rosensteel and Ringgold assistant coach Keli Rosensteel during a ceremony honoring ...
Charleroi Area High School homecoming royalty
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October 1, 2024
Charleroi Area High School will host homecoming festivities Friday when the Cougars take on Ligonier Valley at Myron Pottios Stadium. This year’s homecoming court members are, from left, Landon Barcus...
Testing of Westmoreland’s 900 voting machines begins
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
October 1, 2024
Republican committeewoman Cindy Brown of Ligonier Township said she’s often asked about election integrity when talking with voters. On Monday, she was one of four members of the public who went to wa...
KKK material condemned by officials in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 1, 2024
A flier was being distributed digitally by a private website in the borough. Charleroi officials were disheartened to learn about racial fliers being digitally circulated in the community over the wee...
Cardinale wraps up long career with Charleroi authority
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 1, 2024
He officially retired Sept. 1, but he stayed around to help his replacement adjust to the general manager’s position. Chuck Cardinale has been part of the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi for mos...
Main Street Program’s success draws members from outside Monongahela
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 1, 2024
One of its new signups is Monessen Councilwoman Karen Cosner, who is seeking ideas for her city. Monessen Councilwoman Karen Cosner recently joined the Monongahela Main Street Program as a way to gene...
Politics
Shifting sympathy to
October 1, 2024
To the Editor: Most Americans have an immigrant origin story. Mine is Croatian. And Charleroi. It is a story with a lesson: Those who now come to America properly in search of a better life deserve th...
October/September surprises!
Politics
October 1, 2024
An October surprise is usually defined as the well-known (and more often left-wing) tactic of manufacturing or unloading a news story right before voting to surprise a rival without allowing them time...
Commissioners tab Sheatler to oversee Controller office
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 1, 2024
She replaces April Sloane, whose plea agreement required that she submit her resignation by Monday. On Monday, Washington County Commissioners appointed Deputy Controller Heather Sheatler as superviso...
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NEWS SHORTS
October 1, 2024
Belle Vernon Area School District experienced problems with its phone lines Monday due to storm damage and other connectivity problems. Superintendent Timothy Glasspool said phone-related issues shoul...
A trip back in time at Greenock Log House Days
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September 30, 2024
At Saturday’s Greenock Log House Days, from left, are Linda Bennett, president of Elizabeth Township Historical Society, Carole Durosko of Elizabeth and Debbie Gilbert, vice president of the historica...