Opinion, Politics
The greatest president that has ever lived?
March 21, 2026
To the Editor: As a frequent letter writer to the editor, I have become dismayed at the Democrats and their views. They incessantly spew hatred for Donald Trump, hatred for his cabinet members, hatred...
Around The Valley
March 21, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...
Latest News, News
March 21, 2026
Monessen police Chief Dave Yuhasz is reminding motorists to keep their vehicles locked at all times following a car theft Friday morning and several attempted breakins. Yuhasz said a car that was stol...
POLICE LOG
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McKeesport
March 21, 2026
• Michael Metts, 38, of Connellsville was charged persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control stemming from an alleged incident on Friday, court records state. • Elaine Waller, 72, of McKeesport...
Cheering for her big brother
Latest News, Main
March 20, 2026
Elliana Hart, 7, of Scottdale holds a bat while watching her brother, Blake Hart, play for Southmoreland during a baseball game against Frazier Thursday afternoon at the ball fields in Perryopolis. Je...
Ringgold OKs construction contracts
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 20, 2026
Work on replacing the Ginger Hill transportation building will begin soon. Ringgold School Board members on Wednesday approved a series of contracts and services tied to the district’s new Ginger Hill...
Settlement reached in lawsuit filed by former West Mifflin AD
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 20, 2026
Terms of the resolution with Scott Stephenson have not been released. West Mifflin Area school board approved a settlement Thursday with a former athletic director. Current Ringgold School District at...
Pa. senators target turnpike toll evasion
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 20, 2026
Proposed legislation would implement harsher penalties for drivers who accumulate large unpaid bills. State Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, R-Hempfield Township, and state Sen. Judy Ward, R-30t...
3 Valley residents charged with child endangerment
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 20, 2026
Police say they found drugs in the home, along with a stolen gun that was near a young child. Three Donora residents are facing felony charges of child endangerment after police said a toddler had acc...
Global women of Apex visit Donora site
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 20, 2026
Following the Women of Flexo Conference in Clemson, S.C., 12 women from Apex International, representing locations around the world, visited the company’s North American production facility in Donora....
Valley woman sues over injuries from crash caused by fleeing vehicle
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 20, 2026
Labria Henderson of Belle Vernon has filed a lawsuit against the City of Pittsburgh, a detective and two other people. By TAWNYA PANIZZI TribLive A Belle Vernon woman has sued the City of Pittsburgh a...
Kennywood announces opening day
Entertainment, Features, Latest News, ...
March 20, 2026
Gates will open for the season at 11 a.m. April 18. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive There’s officially less than one month until Kennywood Amusement Park opens for the 2026 season. Gates will open at 11 a.m. ...
Food pantry opens for airport TSA agents
Latest News, Main
March 20, 2026
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive The Pittsburgh International Airport has arranged free meals for Transportation Security Administration agents affected by the government shutdown. Thursday marked the start ...
Opinion, Politics
Endless wars
March 20, 2026
To the Editor: The death of American military personnel in a senseless war is just that: senseless. As of this writing, 13 American military personnel have died. Over 100 have been wounded, some no do...
What did you vote for?
Opinion, Politics
March 20, 2026
What did you vote for? That is the critical question facing Americans — more than 77 million of them — who voted for Donald Trump in 2024. For the true believers who wear red hats and belong to MAGA N...
News from Penn Highlands Healthcare
Around The Valley, Features
March 20, 2026
Penn Highlands Healthcare and two of its hospitals recently received prestigious awards and accreditations. For the fifth consecutive year, Penn Highlands Healthcare received recognition as one of Pen...
Around The Valley
March 20, 2026
The Washington Township Seniors will conduct a meeting at 6 p.m. March 30 at the Center on the Hill, 100 Summit Road, Washington Township. A previous Valley Grapevine incorrectly stated that the meeti...
POLICE LOG
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Elizabeth Twp.
March 20, 2026
• Cody Dewayne Roach, 35, of Monessen was charged with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness stemming from an alleged incident March 11, court records state....
Spreading kindness in honor of Mister Rogers
Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
Kalani Thompson, 4, of Monessen reaches for markers while creating a “name cloud” craft during a “Spread Kindness” event at the Rostraver Public Library on Wednesday. The program, held in celebration ...