Firefighters visit local schools
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By Stacy Wolford 
October 12, 2023
Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent Local firefighters have been busy this week visiting local schools to teach youngsters about fire safety and the role of firefighters in the community in conjun...
Monongahela approves Active Transportation Plan
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By Stacy Wolford 
October 12, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Monongahela council voted to approve the Active Transportation Plan during Wednesday’s meeting following the public unveiling of its final draft last month. The...
Serra Catholic High School 2023 homecoming court
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By Stacy Wolford 
October 12, 2023
Submitted Serra Catholic High School will celebrate homecoming festivities on Friday. The day begins with the annual walk-a-thon, this year in honor of Samantha Kalkbrenner, with proceeds from the eve...
Library celebrates Monessen’s history
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 11, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com The St. Spyridon Hellenic Center was packed with Monessen pride Tuesday afternoon during the 31st annual Monessen Public Library luncheon. The event was organized by t...
Neighbors call attention to state of NBV property
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 11, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Residents who live on or around Hill Street in North Belle Vernon attended Tuesday’s council meeting to discuss a few problems in their neighborhood — primarily blig...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 11, 2023
Charleroi Elementary Center hosted Donuts with Grownups for third-grade students Tuesday. Charlie Carson asked her cousin, Madison Codeluppi, to come to school and enjoy a donut with her. To purchase ...
Promising start for Beyond Grad program in Monessen
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 11, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com At Tuesday’s Monessen School Board meeting, the board heard that a new program has gotten off to a good start. High school Principal Jason Minniti said the Beyond...
PennDOT unveils Arnold City interchange plan
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 11, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com PennDOT revealed its finalized plan for the Arnold City interchange project Tuesday at Rostraver Central fire hall.   PennDOT representatives were on hand to di...
GCC queen from Monessen
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 10, 2023
Ella Machusko of Monessen was recently crowned 2023 homecoming queen at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. She   is the daughter of Sean and Allison Machusko and the granddaughter of Lorraine Ki...
PennWest University enrollment down 11.5%
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 10, 2023
By Bill Schackner Trib Total Media First-year enrollment is up for a second straight year across Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities, and leaders credit five successive years of freezing tuition a...
Pickleball arrives in Forward Twp.
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 10, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Forward Township is the latest community to give residents a new way to exercise with a pickleball court. The project, spearheaded by Chairman Tom DeRosa, adds the t...
Boys & Girls Club changing lives in McKeesport
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 10, 2023
By Michael Richter   mrichter@yourmvi.com Last year around this time, Sha’Ron Cash was getting in trouble, but he had recently joined the McKeesport Boys & Girls Club.   During the opening ceremony fo...
TJHS hosts summit for reading educators
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 10, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com More than 400 educators attended a daylong workshop Monday at Thomas Jefferson High School for a Science of Reading Educator Summit.   Educators from 45 school di...
Fleatique fun for dogs and owners
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 9, 2023
From left, Mike Corcoran of Webster, Jesse Corcoran of Monongahela and Amara Behanna of Monongahela were at Saturday’s Fall Fleatique in Monongahela with dogs Jenny and Jet. See more photos on A2. To ...
Charleroi firefighters rescue cat
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 9, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Charleroi Volunteer Fire Department responded to a not so average call over the weekend that proves how helpful firefighters can be for a resident and their furr...
Distinguished alumni join Monessen’s Wall of Fame
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By Mon Valley Independent 
October 9, 2023
By the MVI The chilly temperatures and rainy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended the inaugural Wall of Fame dedication at Monessen High School. The festivities kicked off Friday ...