Early-morning fire leaves Donora building destroyed
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 15, 2023
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...
Monessen to save on sewer project
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 15, 2023
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 ...
Taxes, fees hold steady in Donora’s preliminary budget
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 15, 2023
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...
Charleroi park renamed to honor Robert Whiten Sr.
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 15, 2023
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...
2 men charged in crash that killed Serra Catholic student
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 14, 2023
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...
Outgoing Charleroi council members reflect on service
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 14, 2023
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...
Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce hosts open house
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By Stacy Wolford 
December 13, 2023
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...
Santa and elf pay visit to Val’s
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 12, 2023
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...
Forward Twp. OKs large tax cut in budget
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 12, 2023
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...
White Oak works to balance budget
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 12, 2023
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...
4-year-old’s shooting results in charges for local couple
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 12, 2023
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...
MARC donation will buy second AED for Monongahela police
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 12, 2023
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...
Season of Lights in White Oak
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By Mon Valley Independent 
December 11, 2023
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...