The organization will use a $10,000 prize to support its new program to teach music to young people. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is the recipient of a prestigious award from the Washington Cou...

A man was injured when he fell nearly 15 feet from a tree stand in Long Branch on Sunday evening. Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company Chief Larry Pollock said they received a call around 5:15 p.m. for a man...

Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey is trying to fend off a challenge from Republican Dave McCormick. By KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Voters in Pennsylvania will help determine the balance of power ...

It enables students in the district to learn valuable work skills. The Belle Vernon Area school board is expected to vote on extending its Practical Assessment Exploration System program contract at t...

Council also discussed a recent violation notice from the DEP. White Oak Engineer Robert Roach provided updates to council last week about filing for grants for the Heritage Hills Walking Trail projec...

There are so many egregious falsehoods spinning through the right-wing mediascape that it’s difficult to keep up with them — much less try debunking any of them. Some are so ridiculous — “they’re eati...

A Donora man was killed in a head-on crash late Saturday in Jefferson Township. Quinte Lamar Brown, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. State police said they were called to the 800 block of Brownsv...

It’s currently part of the environmental agreement along with 10 other states. Pennsylvania’s Senate has voted to repeal a regulation that would impose taxes on power plants emitting pollution. On Tue...

Monessen homecoming queen Deborah Garry and king Tim Kershaw were honored before Friday’s game.  Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

Gina Connors and Camden Lewis are this year’s homecoming queen and king at South Allegheny. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com A vital step in Monessen’s revitalization began this week as demolition of blighted properties and the groundbreaking for modular, income-based homes took place...

Union leaders and political officials called for action at Friday’s press conference. Corelle Brand employees are standing together as a family, no matter what the future may hold. Charleroi has made ...

The chorus was formed in 1949 and continues to thrive today. For the MVI The Calvary Gospel Chorus of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 230 Reed Ave., Monessen, will celebrate its 75th diamond jubilee anniv...

Allen’s Haunted Hayrides offered a scaled-back version of its usual attraction Friday night. The atmosphere at Allen’s Haunted Hayrides in Smock was a little less scary than usual on Friday as the att...

The Fellowship Lunch Club meets once a month at the Clairton American Legion post. In her book, “Reclaiming Conversation: the Power of Talk in a Digital Age,” sociologist Sherry Turkle wrote, “Convers...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil. Voters lined ...

Another unwell person sought to kill Donald Trump, according to the FBI and other officials. We should all be grateful that no one was hurt, and that the Secret Service and local law enforcement appea...

To the Editor: When driving I have used my God-given sight to notice the thousands of new vehicles on the highway, stores full of customers shopping, restaurants full of patrons eating, sports venues ...

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...

A Penn State Extension expert says they’ve decreased significantly since last year. Spotted lanternflies are still a pest in Western Pennsylvania, but populations are trending lower in certain regions...