Are Americans angrier or lonelier than they used to be? As I watched the Democratic convention this summer, I thought that loneliness and anger might decide the presidential election. Donald Trump is ...

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO AVOID waiting in line at the polls on Election Day, today is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. As of 8 a.m. Friday, more than 1,985,329 P...

Terry Planton submitted projects for both the Charleroi Area and Washington school districts. A local grant writer doesn’t agree with recent distributions made to school districts in the Mon Valley. L...

A Smithton woman is charged with assault and other charges after state police conducted a traffic stop Saturday. Laporsha Renee Harris, 43, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two count...

Aladdin-themed costumes were on display Saturday at Belle Vernon’s Halloween parade. Brittany Sumpman and Cheryl McGavitt (Genie) of Fallowfield Township were with Kolton Sumpman, 5 months, Kolby Sump...

Sporting a “101 Dalmatians” theme were Clair Brand, 4, of Belle Vernon, Phoenix Herman, 6, of Belle Vernon, Bailey Huweart, 20, of Monessen, Charlotte Greene, 5, of Rostraver Township, Brinley Cagnon,...

Firefighters used ATVs to help get the blaze under control. By the MVI Multiple fire departments were called to a large brush fire that spread across 20 acres of woods just before noon Saturday in Jef...

Superintendent Timothy Glasspool said no evidence was found that a student brought a gun to the school. The Belle Vernon Area school district released a statement Thursday addressing rumors regarding ...

Former McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski is among the first recipients of the Keystone First Responder Award. Gov. Josh Shapiro honored fallen McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski as an ina...

The money will be used for infant car seats and training for parents. The Community Foundation of Fayette County has announced the recipient of the its second Catalyst for Change grant. On April 15, t...

IN A COURTROOM, there are rules about what can be introduced and when and how. For example, you can’t use evidence of a prior bad act as proof that someone did a new and different crime. You also can’...

The United States Armed Forces have a time-honored tradition, undergirded by constitutional principles, of avoiding active participation in politics. Soldiers, sailors and airmen answer to civilian au...

It will be held at the Bayard Building site, and volunteers are welcome. Historic Elizabeth is welcoming volunteers to assist in a tree-planting, rain or shine, Nov. 9 at its Bayard Building site. Loc...

Wyatt Knee, son of BVA assistant coach Scott Knee, gets advice from Nolan Humbert, son of head coach Matt Humbert, at Friday’s game. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent

State Rep. Eric Davanzo holds the event each year in hopes of connecting young people and veterans. State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, held an annual luncheon to honor veterans in his district Frida...

EF, Monessen and South Allegheny are all benefiting from the new program. Local schools will receive a variety of improvements thanks to state funding under the new Public School Facility Improvement ...

He was able to raise more than $16,000 to restore a World War II memorial in Monessen. Ron Chromulak presented commendations to the people and businesses who helped with or donated to restoring the Wo...

Whispering Souls Paranormal Investigations will hold a “Ghost Hunting” Event at the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. While ghost hunting may be Halloween entertainment for some, for th...

The annual clinic that offers free services regardless of income is set for Nov. 1-2 in Pittsburgh. By the MVI A clinic at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center will provide free dental, vision and ...

The organization helps women overcome barriers to success. A new initiative to empower and support women will inspire, uplift and unite during an opportunity event Tuesday in Charleroi. EmployHER help...