A live Nativity scene was part of the Country Christmas on Broad celebration Sunday evening at St. Sebastian Parish in Belle Vernon. From left are Carter Frank, Zach Zelinski, Addison Frank, Ryan Bure...

By Taylor Brown-HERMAN tbrown@yourmvi.com More Mon Valley schools are re-evaluating their mask policies after the state Supreme Court overturned the Wolf administration’s mandate in a ruling Friday. T...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The Elizabeth Scarf Bombardiers have struck again, first dropping 120 scarves in downtown Elizabeth during “Shop Small Saturday” Nov. 27, then bombing Clairton ...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Keith Murphy of McKeesport brought shackles and chains to the McKeesport Area School Board meeting last week and hoisted them in the air as he asked the board to consi...

By Taylor Brown-Herman tbrown@yourmvi.com It will be a very merry Christmas on Main Street in Monongahela this year. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe to our online edition ...

Brianna Rowland, 9, Weston McClurg, 3, Eliza Rowland, 2, and Kolten McClurg, 5, cheer for Ringgold boys basketball coach Matt Rowland during the first game of the Mon Valley Independent Shootout Class...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Local school districts are re-evaluating their mask policies after a ruling Friday by the state Supreme Court to throw out the Wolf administration’s mandate tha...

By the MVI As the season of giving kicks into high gear, the Mon Valley has proven that Christmas is truly about the children. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon Valley...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com McKeesport Area School Board made a move this week in the name of diversity, inclusion and equity. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon V...

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Have a history buff or proud Mc- Keesporter on your holiday gift list?   To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon Valley Independent, call 724-314-00...

By Taylor Brown-Herman tbrown@yourmvi.com Can you decorate better than Clark Griswold? If so, there’s one day left to register for the first Home for the Holidays Outdoor Home Decorating Contest. To r...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Santa’s elves have been busy in Rostraver Township. Volunteers purchased and wrapped presents for more than 300 children Thursday during the Santa Cop event spo...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com In what might seem like a surprise turn of events after two months of contentious meetings, Donora Borough Council approved a request Thursday from Future iServic...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The parents of a 6-month-old baby boy whose body was found hidden behind new drywall in the bedroom of their Charleroi home are now charged with his murder. To re...

By Hannah Walden For the MVI After watching his older sister struggle to be included in playground fun due to her disabilities, Eagle Scout Braydon Wilcher was inspired to make his local park more acc...

The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority has been informed by its transportation contractor, MV Transportation, that one driver has tested positive for COVID-19.   To read the rest of the story, please se...

By Stacy Wolford swolford@yourmvi.com It might require a Christmas miracle to reach the Salvation Army Mon Valley Citadel’s red kettle drive goal this year. With the holiday a little more than two-wee...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Blessings are overflowing at First Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township and the church youth group would like to share those blessings with others. Pastor ...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The attorney for a Rostraver Township commissioner accused of harassing rivals via text and social media is petitioning the court for bond-condition changes. At...

By Taylor Brown-Herman tbrown@yourmvi.com Changes could soon be coming to the code enforcement office in Monongahela. During a business meeting Wednesday, council discussed a potential change to the p...