Information provided at Davanzo’s senior expo
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 21, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, welcomed local residents to a senior expo Thursday at the Rostraver Central Volunteer Fire Department.   To read the rest o...
Cool cousins
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By Stacy Wolford 
April 20, 2023
Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent Elizabeth Forward High School softball player Hannah Evans carries her 2-year-old cousin Maverick Geczi to the concession stand after a game against Laurel Highlan...
‘Famous’ ham dinner to return  at Charleroi Presbyterian Church
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By Stacy Wolford 
April 20, 2023
For the MVI Charleroi Presbyterian Church has announced the return of its “famous” ham dinner, a signature event in the community dating back to 1925 that is still talked about by many today. In keepi...
Strategic plan presented to Ringgold School Board
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By Stacy Wolford 
April 20, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Ringgold School District administrators presented a strategic plan for the district to board members Wednesday. The plan comes from the work of a 24-member stee...
Controversy continues at Mounds Park
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 19, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com A feud over access to Mounds Park in Monongahela caused multiple citizens to file complaints last week. Councilwoman Sarah O’Brien said 15 people called her Thu...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 19, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Rumors that Eat’n Park in McKeesport will close are false, officials say. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent...
Center celebrates Monessen’s anniversary
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 19, 2023
The Monessen Center for Active Adults held a party Tuesday in honor of Monessen’s 125th anniversary. Joe Hallam of Belle Vernon dances with Miriam Boso, the center’s manager. The Pittsburgh Belairs pr...
Ambler Park gets new look
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 19, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Betty Ambler Park in Pricedale is only getting better.   Tucked away in the village of Pricedale, the park was renamed in honor of Ambler in June 2016. A long-time n...
BVA School Board: Questions raised over legal fees
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 19, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Belle Vernon Area School Board member Robert Harhai raised concerns about disproportionate legal fees being charged to a few fellow board members as well as potential ...
Braving the cold
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 18, 2023
Jess Brunner and Ariahna Blouse were bundled up Monday afternoon as they watched Charleroi Area High School’s softball game against Fort Cherry. More chilly temperatures are in the forecast today.  ...
Importance of organ donors stressed at UPMC McKeesport
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 18, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com During the 10 minutes that Robert Kobik spoke Monday at UPMC McKeesport, another name was added to the list of more 100,000 people nationally who are hoping to receive...
Monessen puts former city hall up for sale
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 18, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Monessen council will seek bids for the sale of the former city hall, which is located right across the courtyard from its current location. To read the rest of t...
White Oak record setter recognized
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 18, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com White Oak council honored resident Rob Oliver Monday for breaking Guinness’ record for the longest interviewing marathon last May. To read the rest of the story...
Cherepko touts McKeesport in ‘Viewpoint’ interview
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 18, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com McKeesport recently earned a national spotlight as a featured city on “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid.” “We are happy to showcase our city as a place that, althoug...
Catch of the day
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 17, 2023
Josh Bizet, 6, of Fredericktown looks at the trout he caught during Saturday’s Pike Run Youth Fishing Festival at Rotary Park in California.
‘Yinzercon’ celebrates Pittsburgh culture n’at
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 17, 2023
By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Yinz have fun this weekend? Hundreds of people came to Rostraver Township Saturday to celebrate all things Pittsburgh at the first ever “Yinzercon.” To read the...
Monessen: Firefighters to get radios with CDBG funds
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By Mon Valley Independent 
April 17, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Monessen firefighters will get 13 new radios thanks to Community Development Block Grant funding To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe to o...