The city went slightly over budget this year, but it has almost $315K in the bank. Mayor Ron Mozer and Councilman Tony Orzechowksi clarified their seemingly differing statements regarding Monessen’s f...

The new agreement with Global Wordsmiths runs through the end of 2026. The McKeesport Area School District approved an agreement with a translation service provider earlier this month in an effort to ...

Two members of the Monessen Lions Club were recently recognized by Past District Gov. Amy Thompkins for their contributions to the organization. Lion Gloria Hayes, shown with Thompkins, was presented ...

For the MVI The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) announces a generous donation of four new Fender CD-60 acoustic guitars, complete with cases, from Greg Joseph of The Clarks and Main Street Musi...

The money was distributed to 12 entities throughout the county. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli announced Friday that her office has allocated $82,700 to bolster education, tra...

Hospital volunteers and workers observe holiday traditions to help boost the spirits of Pennsylvania kids undergoing exhausting treatments in unfamiliar environments. PITTSBURGH — Katelyn Pownall wasn...

On Monday morning, the White House announced that President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 prisoners, all murderers and some multiple murderers, on federal death row. (Yes, while mos...

Santa, Mrs. Claus, their jolly elves and a festive snowman made a surprise visit to Twin Rivers, Francis McClure and Pre-K Counts in the McKeesport Area School District before the holiday break. They ...

Whether buying one from a local business or chopping one down from a tree farm, live Christmas trees are as popular as ever. Christmas trees are a family tradition for people all over the world, espec...

Families carry treasured memories of traditions they have made with loved ones over the years. ’Twas was the night before Christmas … and most Mon Valley residents are busy getting ready for Santa. Fr...

Its annual Christmas Day dinner will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday. One of the important traditions for the Roscoe American Legion is to bring holiday cheer to its surrounding communities. ...

Both companies and several local mayors are encouraging President Biden to OK the deal. By RYAN DETO and JACK TROY TribLive The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States told the White Hous...

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI If we were to tell the truth, most gifts we give and receive at Christmas, no matter how much they cost, are soon forgotten. In our material culture, we get so many things tha...

Property taxes will remain steady as the city finishes 2024 with a $25K deficit. Monessen council unanimously approved the city’s final budget for 2025, which does not include an increase in property ...

McKeesport Area High School students got an early visit from a “secret Santa” and found brand new workout equipment and a remodeled workout site. Once the McKeesport Area High School football team got...

The Donora Public Library celebrated the holiday season Dec. 18 with a kids Christmas party. Shown with Santa is Lylith Seek of Donora. All of the youngsters in attendance received a treat bag that in...

New Jersey is now subject to nonstop and often sensational civilian reports of swarms of nocturnal drones crossing city skies and violating the airspace of airports and military bases. Terrified thous...

By KELI VEREB Itook three months of sick leave from my job at U.S. Steel four years ago to recover from major neck surgery. Because the United Steelworkers (USW) bargained paid leave into our contract...

Here are the winners of the Mon Valley Independent’s annual holiday coloring contest. Clockwise from top left are 3-4 age group winner Walker Mudron, 4, of Monongahela; 5-7 age group winner Ellianna K...

Saints Joachim and Anne pastor, the Rev. Tom Burke and religious education and parish life director Julie Fleckenstein delivered the Angel Tree items collected from parishioners to the Little Sisters ...