Eagle Scout project provides outdoor classroom
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September 17, 2021
By Taylor Brown tbrown@yourmvi.com A former Madonna Catholic Regional School student has left his mark on the school with his Eagle Scout project.   To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of...
Cheering up a rainy night
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By Stacy Wolford 
September 16, 2021
Elizabeth Forward students Ashley McKernan, Marissa Manko, Riley McLaughlin, Katie Glessner and Lexi Hutskow didn’t let the rain stop them from cheering on the boys soccer team last night. Jenn Codelu...
Ringgold School District parents debate mask mandate
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By Stacy Wolford 
September 16, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Three parents expressed their disappointment with Ringgold School District’s decision to follow state orders requiring masks be worn in schools, regardless of vaccinat...
Monongahela library seeks continued financial support
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By Stacy Wolford 
September 16, 2021
By Taylor Brown tbrown@yourmvi.com The Monongahela Area Library is hoping for continued support from area communities heading into 2022. During a business meeting Wednesday, Monongahela council member...
Senate GOP panel votes to collect voter information
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September 16, 2021
By Danielle Ohl Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Senate Republicans undertaking a controversial review of last year’s presidential election on Wednesday authorized collecting personal informatio...
Rostraver considering police officer residency requirement changes
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September 16, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The Rostraver Township Commissioners are considering changes to the hiring policy, which would permit police officers to live outside of the township. At presen...
Down on the farm
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 15, 2021
From left, Belle Vernon Area High School students Jack Bryer, Tyler Kovatch, Ryan McGrew and Logan Hoffman dressed as farmers for Tuesday’s girls soccer game against Connellsville. The student section...
Monessen votes to replace RDA members
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September 15, 2021
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com A move to oust two seated members of the Monessen Redevelopment Authority in favor of two others will cost the city $12,000 and likely result in an automatic trip...
Valley volunteers play a role in Flight 93 ceremony
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 15, 2021
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com It was a day 20 years in the making, but Russell Johnson finally made it to the site of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville. To read the rest of the story, plea...
Young soccer fan
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 14, 2021
Ryann Lape, 14, of Carroll Township holds her cousin, Via Brandemarte, 1, of Carroll Township at the Ringgold boys soccer game Monda
Elizabeth Twp. swears in new police chief
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September 14, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com A new police chief was sworn into office Monday in Elizabeth Township, not quite a year after the retirement of Chief David Kerestes. To read the rest of the st...
White Oak considers restrictions at Heritage Hill Park
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September 14, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com White Oak Council is taking steps to keep people out of Heritage Hill Park overnight. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independ...
Family, friends make sure Craig’s memory lives on
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September 13, 2021
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com It was a perfect September evening in California Borough’s Rotary Park — probably the kind of evening Marshall Craig would have loved. To read the rest of the sto...
BVA to start livestreaming classes again
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September 13, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com With two weeks of school completed, COVID-19 cases have been rising in the Belle Vernon Area School District and the new superintendent is taking steps to addre...
Veteran’s home repaired as Patriot Day project
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September 13, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A local veteran who was getting rained on while he slept in his bed can now rest more comfortably thanks to a Patriot Day service project in McKeesport. To read the re...
Charleroi firefighters dedicate memorial
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September 13, 2021
By TAYLOR BROWN   tbrown@yourmvi.com Members of the Charleroi Volunteer Fire Department will not be forgotten after they’ve passed away. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe to...
Union files 2 grievances over Donora’s police chief moves
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September 13, 2021
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Donora police held a grievance meeting Friday to discuss recent moves made by borough council. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe to our...