Girls just wanna have fun
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October 3, 2024
After several rainy days, California Area Elementary School youngsters got to enjoy recess at the new school playground Wednesday morning.  First graders Raighleyn Richardson, Abigaela Osnacq Jacquet ...
Belle Vernon Area High School homecoming royalty
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October 3, 2024
Belle Vernon Area High School will begin homecoming festivities on Friday when the king is crowned during an assembly. The queen will be crowned at halftime during Friday night’s game at James Weir St...
DA’s office probing missing money from McKeesport police evidence room
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2024
Mayor Michael Cherepko confirmed the investigation, but city officials aren’t saying much more. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office is searching for money missing from the McKeesport Polic...
Lawmakers seek probe of decision to shut down plant
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 3, 2024
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is asking the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Justice Department to investigate Anchor Hocking’s decision to close Corelle Brands in Charleroi. Morale at the Corelle Brands ...
Rostraver OKs zoning change for new senior housing complex
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2024
The commissioners also hired four employees for a new in-house garbage collection program. The Rostraver Township commissioners approved a zoning change for new senior housing complex being constructe...
Tempers flare at Charleroi council meeting
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 3, 2024
Council President Kristin Hopkins-Calcek and Councilman Larry Celaschi got into a heated argument. Tempers reached a boiling point for two Charleroi borough council members. As rumors, allegations and...
After pandemic hiatus, Round Hill Church to once again host fall fundraiser
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 3, 2024
The church will host a soup dinner and bake sale fundraiser at the Elizabeth Township church on Saturday. A regular fall favorite is coming back to the Elizabeth and Forward township communities this ...
Mental health director shaves head to raise money for annual NAMIWalks
Around The Valley
October 3, 2024
The 18th annual event is set for Sunday at the Monroeville Community Park West. By ANNA LISA HAUGHWOUT McKeesport Community Newsroom There are millions of Americans who struggle with mental health, an...
PennWest receives $3.2M gift to enhance early childhood education
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October 3, 2024
The latest donation from Karen and Tom Rutledge will increase the institute’s presence on the California campus. For the MVI Pennsylvania Western University received a $3.2 million gift to enhance ear...
The Democrats’ idea of a regular guy
Politics
October 3, 2024
To balance out her being a DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hire, Kamala Harris needed a regular white guy as her running mate. Unfortunately, the Democratic Party doesn’t have any of those, so H...
Politics
October 3, 2024
By AAMER MADHANI, ZEKE MILLER AND THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A trio of new trials — a devastating hurricane, expanding conflict in the Mideast and a dockworkers strike that thr...
Serra Catholic High School homecoming royalty
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October 2, 2024
Serra Catholic High School will host its homecoming celebration Friday. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime when the Eagles take on Bishop Canevin. The homecoming parade begins at approxima...
State prepares for North Belle Vernon mine subsidence relief project
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 2, 2024
Informational programs are being held for borough residents who are interested in participating. Nearly all of North Belle Vernon sits on top of an underground mining area, which means a lot of homes ...
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...