It was requested by West Leechburg residents, who claim that current tax rates aren’t equitable throughout the county. Westmoreland commissioners on Thursday conceded the county’s property assessments...

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit McKeesport Family Center partnered with McKeesport Police for a “Pop Up and Play” summer safety series event at Riverview Playground in McKeesport on Wednesday. Officer...

A Belle Vernon resident entered a guilty plea in federal court on charges of bank robbery and attempted bank robbery. U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan said Dylan Adams, 29, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S...

Opinions of the Mon Valley Independent are expressed in the editorials that appear below daily. Letters from readers, columns, cartoons and other elements on the editorial page do not necessarily refl...

One critical concept has emerged in the contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump: Respect. Trump and his vice presidential pick, J.D. Vance, have handed Harris a priceless opening to press this ...

Some of my best friends are cat people. I’m particularly indebted to our neighbor Laura, a self-described “crazy cat lady,” who took in Albert, the most unusual feline I’ve known. One time, when we li...

By LINLEY SANDERS AND SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research fin...

By STEVE PEOPLES, STEPHEN GROVES AND MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG (AP) — Donald Trump is used to defending himself. But this week, the Republican presidential nominee has been put in the rare...

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit McKeesport Family Center partnered with McKeesport police for a “Pop Up and Play” summer safety series event at Riverview Playground in McKeesport on Wednesday. Officer...

Zachary Just will return to the district after serving as Rostraver Elementary School principal. During a brief special meeting Wednesday, the Belle Vernon Area School Board hired a new high school pr...

For the MVI August Fun Fest will take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver Township. This event is free to the public and offers free parking. There’s something for the whole ...

By RENATTA SIGNORINI AND HALEY MORELAND Trib Total Media A fire that damaged a privately- owned hangar and at least two airplanes Wednesday at Rostraver Airport was quickly extinguished, according to ...

The Allegheny County police force now patrols four communities. Elizabeth Township Police Department has been putting its department’s resources to good use as many K-9 officer and police drone demons...

The Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University is closing the McKeesport Community Newsroom next month due to lack of funding. Tube City Writers group member Peg Luketic teared up Wednesday ...

Jon Fish of Finleyville will open for The Highwaymen Live at Saturday’s show. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI The Highwaymen Live, a tribute to the classic band that featured the likes of Johnny Cash, Will...

Fallowfield Township will receive nearly $130,000 less than last year from the state’s natural gas impact fees. Fallowfield Township saw a drop in its share of Act 13 funds from the state’s natural ga...

The exhibit of local artwork will be on display through Saturday. Local kids have been busy creating art this summer at the Rostraver Public Library and their masterpieces will get a grand debut at an...

The lifelong Elizabeth Township resident recalls memorable moments over her long life. Lifelong Elizabeth Township resident Emma Swonger celebrated her 104th birthday with her family on Monday. They d...

Editor’s note: Ralph Stone has been writing about an imaginary family from Omaha, Neb., touring a futuristic, fictional Mon Valley on a summer vacation. their two-day Following stay at Monessen’s ethn...

The media are hopping mad about Republicans referring to Kamala Harris as a “DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) hire.” Here’s some of the teeth-gnashing: — ABC News: “Kamala Harris Faces Racial ‘DEI’ ...