By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com An unoccupied three-story apartment building at 749 McKean Ave. in Donora is a total loss and has already been razed after a huge fire broke out at 3 a.m. Thursda...

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Anthony Vitale, president of WEC Engineers Inc., announced during Monessen’s council meeting Thursday that the city’s sewer rehabilitation project is estimated ...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Donora Council unanimously approved a preliminary budget Thursday night that won’t raise taxes or garbage rates. Finance Chair Gib Szakal made the motion and Coun...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Woodland Avenue Park in Charleroi has been renamed in honor of longtime resident and firefighter Robert Whiten Sr.   On Tuesday, Whiten Sr. gathered at the park with...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com For the third year, Belle Vernon Area’s Sensitive Santa event provided a calm environment for children with sensory issues to enjoy some time with Santa Claus. Held at...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with a deadly crash involving a school van in Dravosburg in September that claimed the life of Serra Catholic High Scho...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Two longtime Charleroi council members said heartfelt goodbyes after their last meeting as elected officials Wednesday. Council members Nancy Ellis and Randy DiPiazz...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Mon Valley Paws is a difference-maker. Just ask anyone who helps out or runs an animal rescue in the area — MVP goes above and beyond for those in need. In the fi...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com One day after Washington County’s controller was charged with felony counts of cruelty to animals, seven county officials have called for her resignation. County ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Mike Lee was a legend in the Mon Valley. From his success in business and endless dedication to his family, to his philanthropic nature when it came to supporting hi...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Washington County Controller April Sloane is free on $150,000 bond after she was charged for allegedly neglecting her dog, Thor, until it died. The investigation ...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Around 100 Mon Valley residents made their way to Elizabeth Borough Fire Hall Tuesday night for a presentation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers detailing the prog...

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com While members of the Monongahela Area Historical Society were working to restore the Longwell House, they happened upon an unexpected, necessary expense — a new...

Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent Attendees of the Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce open house at the office in McKeesport posed for a photo Tuesday afternoon. Sitting, from left, are Andrea Zobe...

Samuel Mawhinney dressed as an elf and Brian Baker was Santa Claus as they greeted customers Monday evening at Val’s Beer Distributor and Car Wash in Belle Vernon. To purchase this photo and more from...

By TAYLOR BROWN   tbrown@yourmvi.com Forward Township residents will have the lowest tax rate in Allegheny County next year. During Monday’s meeting, supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the townshi...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com White Oak Council held an extensive workshop meeting Monday night centered mostly around its proposed budget for 2024. Ideas for balancing the budget will be discussed...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The parents of a Rostraver 4-year-old who accidentally shot himself in July have been charged with endangerment. Michael Andrew Lynn, 37, and Laura Catherine Stee...

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com The Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation presented the City of Monongahela a check for the full amount of an automated external defibrillator during Mond...

Ava McCoy, 6, of White Oak gave her Christmas list to Santa at the borough’s Season of Lights celebration Saturday afternoon. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our w...