California Area Elementary School third grader Mia Naughton hugs Lucy, the newest member of California Area School District’s Trojans Canine Therapy Program. The two-year-old golden retriever arrived ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com While Charleroi works to develop a more realistic budget for 2023, the borough will likely have to pinch pennies for the next few months to cover costs through the f...

By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com Donora council members and Street Foreman Dean Fronzaglio spoke at Thursday’s meeting about continuing issues with the quality of roads.   They also discussed d...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Several blighted properties in the Mon Valley will be demolished thanks to funds awarded Thursday by Allegheny County. The county has allocated $2,114,946 in funding t...

Milan Larson, 4, of Washington enjoys an ice cream cone at the Mingo Creek Park playground.  

Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent The Charleroi Area Elementary Center hosted a Title 1 open house on Wednesday evening for students in grade K-2. Title 1 is a federally-funded reading program o...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A former Charleroi Councilman who resigned in September 2018 was appointed to rejoin council to fill a vacancy amid a looming budget crisis. During Wednesday’s counc...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Fireworks can really add to the festivities at summertime community events and on holidays like the Fourth of July and Labor Day. And it’s legal in Pennsylvania to set...

By JOHN RECTENWALD jrectenwald@yourmvi.com Rostraver Township residents will not see an increase in their garbage bill in 2023. During Wednesday’s voting meeting, the commissioners established fees fo...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Several women in prominent leadership roles around the region will take center stage today. Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Run Township, is hosting the second annual Women...

By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com A representative of the NAACP and a manager from Fourth Street BBQ confronted a Speers borough councilman for allegedly referring to employees at the business a...

Epiphany of our Lord Church in Monessen held a blessing of the animals Tuesday evening. Steve Pawlak of Belle Vernon holds his dog, Hazel, as she’s blessed by the Rev. Michael J. Crookston.  

By Max Robinette mrobinette@yourmvi.com The Monessen school board hired a new superintendent during a special meeting Tuesday. The board brought on Dr. Robert Motte to a three-year term, replacing int...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Carroll Township supervisors are working to address “a mess” left behind by PennDOT on Taylor Run Road.   During Tuesday’s meeting, supervisors Thomas Rapp, Gary Len...

By JOHN RECTENWALD jrectenwald@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Township will soon expand a municipal tax credit program designed to promote volunteerism.   On Monday, the board of commissioners agreed to start ...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com McKeesport Area School District has dubbed October as “Safety Month” and is working to engage with students, staff and the community on safety-related topics, measures...

Elizabeth Forward High School fans Julia Jennings, Matilyn Cegelski and Emma Stover smile as Ryan Messina holds up an image of girls soccer player Alyssa Terza at Monday’s game against Ringgold.  

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com While it was a relief for many when Fox Stop Road in Fallowfield Township recently reopened after being shut down for nearly four years, one couple is frustrated wit...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Penn State Greater Allegheny is celebrating after being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025. The Silicon Valley-based tech company recognized the...

By JOHN RECTENWALD jrectenwald@yourmvi.com The Women’s Club of West Newton hosted a talk Monday that grappled with the topic of financial crimes that target the elderly. Rostraver Township police Chie...