It will take place Thursday at the municipal building. The White Oak Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting Thursday to consider a use by special exception application from a medical marijuan...

Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Borough in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

Terry Newton’s appeal claims his sentence of at least eight years in prison is an “abuse of discretion.” A Monessen teen convicted in the killing of a 16-year-old classmate in 2022 claims in an appeal...

Amanda Gabeletto promotes reading — and everything else the library has to offer. “I’ll tell you something that really made my heart swell up,” said Amanda Gabeletto, the director for the Monongahela ...

The Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for blood due to a nationwide shortage. Blood banks are running low the supply they need to save lives. According to the American Red Cross, there continues t...

The annual End of Summer Bash was held Saturday on McKean Avenue in Donora. Sponsored by the Donora Smog Commemorative Committee, the event featured music, food, entertainment and old-fashioned fun. S...

The annual event held by the Belle Vernon Rotary Club grows bigger and more successful every year. Ducks, ducks and more ducks. The Belle Vernon Rotary Club held its rubber-duck themed Regatta on the ...

Take 5 Brass will join the academy’s roster of performance groups. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts announced the formation of its newest musical group, Take 5 Brass. Under the direction of Ken Cof...

Sabrina Boyle, 19, who was 23-weeks pregnant, tragically died hours after being rescued from the Friday morning fire. By the MVI Family, friends and strangers have been coming to the aid of the victim...

Code Enforcement Officer Marvin Davis deemed the properties a threat to public safety. By MICHAELRICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Another 14 blighted properties in Monessen will soon be demolished by West...

Belle Vernon, Monessen, Rostraver and West Newton libraries are among the participants. The Westmoreland Food Bank will be working with the Westmoreland Library Network to host a weeklong food drive i...

My daughter was born in December 2008, a month or so after the nation elected Barack Obama as its first Black president. I was giddy with joy, not only celebrating her birth but also hailing the remar...

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election battle against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. The campaign has had no problems getting su...

High school football season kicked off in the Mon Valley last night as local teams took to the field for Week Zero. Fans filled Joe Montana Stadium as the Ringgold Rams hosted South Allegheny. See all...

The Elrama Vol. Fire Company of Union Township confirmed Friday night the pregnant woman who was rescued from the house has died. Friends and family of an Elrama family who lost their beloved daughter...

Fallowfield Township firefighters were called to a house fire about 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Rogers Manor section. Thanks to a crew at the Fallowfield station and quick response by mutual aid departmen...

The school board has 30 days to fill the vacancy. Charleroi School Board members have 30 days to fill a vacancy left after the sudden passing of late school board president Ken Wiltz last week. Wiltz,...

Victor Albert Trilli was born and raised in Monessen before he joined the war effort. Editor’s Note: This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II a series about our sons who lost their lives ...

Fire Chief Adam Janosko said not enough manpower was the biggest hurdle while battling the fire. Elizabeth Township Fire Department and multiple mutual aid partners responded to a house fire Friday mo...

PennDOT District 12 is announcing that single-lane restrictions on I-70 eastbound and westbound are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday between Exit 49 (Smithton) and Exits 46A/46B (Route 51) in Rostrave...