New owners have big plans for Rostraver arena
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 18, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com When longtime owner Jim Murphy decided it was time to retire, a lot of things could have happened to the former Rostraver Ice Garden. Some might say this week’s g...
Open house held at new substance recovery unit
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 18, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital will unveil the new, one-of-a-kind CNX Foundation Substance Recovery Unit this fall, but a preview of the unit was offered during a ...
California Area school leaders accept Green Ribbon award
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 18, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Leaders from the California Area School District spent some time in the nation’s capital to accept a distinguished award that shows their dedication to education. In...
Forward Twp. joins Vacant Property Recovery Program
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 18, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Forward Township has implemented a new program to help residents secure and maintain vacant properties.   During Monday’s meeting, supervisors unanimously passed a n...
Elizabeth Borough to decide fate of police department
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By Stacy Wolford 
August 17, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The fate of Elizabeth Borough’s police department was not decided Wednesday night, but an open discussion between council, residents, nonresidents and business owner...
EF board explains architect plans are in early stages
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By Stacy Wolford 
August 17, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com The Elizabeth Forward School Board once again addressed some public confusion over the work of McLean Architects, LLC as well as concerns over the high school’s proxim...
International Village opens with dancing
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 16, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com International Village kicked off Tuesday night with an eclectic lineup of dancing on the main stage at Stephen Barry Field in McKeesport.   The night consisted ...
Help sought for family after devastating fire
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 16, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A Forward Township family is hoping for support as they deal with a tragic loss.   Early Friday morning, firefighters from several departments were called to a struc...
Monessen digs up time capsule
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 16, 2023
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The time capsule buried during the City of Monessen’s 100th anniversary was unearthed Tuesday, and its contents will be unveiled to the public Saturday at the Gre...
It’s always playtime at Village for Kids
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 15, 2023
By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Undeterred by rain, hundreds of people flocked to the 14th annual Village for Kids at Renziehausen Park in McKeesport.   Dozens of local organizations and group...
U.S. Steel turns down $7.3B  buyout offer
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 15, 2023
By staff and wire reports United States Steel Corp. said Sunday that it rejected a $7.3 billion buyout proposal from rival Cleveland-Cliffs and was reviewing “strategic alternatives” after receiving s...
Forward Township: Impact of potential police merger eyed
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 15, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com While Forward Township supervisors don’t have an official say in the matter, one resident expressed concern Monday over the potential merger of the police department...
Batch among inspirational speakers at Monessen event
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 15, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Mon Valley residents of all ages and demographics came together Monday to get FIRED up.   Monessen High School turned into a fun-filled space for information and ins...
Bids too high for project at Heritage Hill Park
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 15, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com White Oak council discussed grant opportunities and project bids during Monday night’s workshop meeting that will make their way onto next Monday’s voting agenda.   Co...
Colorful sights at Festival of Nations
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By Mon Valley Independent 
August 14, 2023
Terry Lewis of Monongahela and Claudia Sawa of Donora served Hawaiian treats at Saturday’s Festival of Nations at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Charleroi.  To purchase this photo and more from ou...