PennDOT seeks public participation for upcoming I-70 bridge project
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 8, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com PennDOT District 12 is asking local motorists and residents to participate in a virtual plans display for a structurally deficient bridge over Interstate 70 in the Mon...
MVCTC students winners at World of Wheels car show
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 8, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com When it comes to the Wolf Pack, the sky is the limit. Educators at Mon Valley Career and Technology Center work every day to inspire students in new and exciting way...
State of emergency after McKeesport fire
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com No injuries were reported as a result of a large fire Sunday morning at the McKeesport Public Works complex, and a cause for the blaze has yet to be determined. To rea...
Mon Valley Playbook moving along
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Mon Valley Playbook is moving full speed ahead.   The Mon Valley Alliance has been working on an economic playbook for the past several months that includes 27 m...
Elizabeth Twp. musician has new book venture
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By John Rectenwald jrectenwald@yourmvi.com An Elizabeth Township musician has pivoted toward the literary world with the help of a hometown friend. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or s...
Stefano connects local fire and EMS with funding opportunities
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 7, 2022
By the MVI Sen. Pat Stefano, R-Bullskin Township, held First Responders Funding Workshops last week in Perryopolis and Somerset counties. To read the rest of the story, please subscribe or subscribe t...
Commissioners OK full list of LSA projects
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Nearly $7.2 million in recommended projects for 2022 Local Share Account funds were unanimously approved Thursday by Washington County commissioners.   To read the r...
Charleroi Pyrex plant worker wins new Jeep
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Employees at Charleroi’s Pyrex plant are being recognized for their commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of S...
Brewster supports Full Funding Plan for schools
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com State Sen. Jim Brewster is joining his fellow Democrats in pushing for the Full Funding Plan for schools. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’...
Early-morning fire destroys residence in Stockdale
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 5, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com For the first time in seven years, firefighters from across the Mon Valley were called to a structure fire early Friday morning in Stockdale. To read the rest of the...
2 Valley bridges in Allegheny County are in ‘poor’ condition
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 4, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A bridge on Coulterville Road in White Oak and another in Forward Township are among the Allegheny County-owned bridges rated in “poor” condition. To read the rest of ...
Latest wintry blast features ice, flooding
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 4, 2022
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com As rain turned to ice on Thursday, Mon Valley residents and street crew workers were prepared to deal with the worst. To read the rest of the story, please see a cop...
Gainey delivers inspiring message in Cal U speech
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 4, 2022
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com If young African Americans really knew their stories, they would understand the true value of being kings and queens. To read the rest of the story, please see a ...
Six companies have air emissions plans rejected
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 4, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The Allegheny County Health Department has issued enforcement orders to six local companies that submitted “inadequate” air emissions mitigation plans under the Mon Va...
Greenock Log Cabin to benefit from state grant
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By Mon Valley Independent 
February 4, 2022
By John Rectenwald jrectenwald@yourmvi.com Grants awarded to Elizabeth Township will go to support the preservation of historical landmarks. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Friday’...
Groundhog Day fun at Monessen Elementary Center
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By Stacy Wolford 
February 3, 2022
Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent Monessen Elementary Center classrooms celebrated Groundhog Day on Tuesday with crafts and other activities. Despite Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow, it didn...
McKeesport mayor pushing for viaduct bridge upgrades
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By Stacy Wolford 
February 3, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Since the collapse of the Fern Hollow bridge in Pittsburgh, motorists, pedestrians, public transit riders, cyclists and taxpayers across Pennsylvania and the nation ha...
Valley braces for next winter storm
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By Stacy Wolford 
February 3, 2022
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Punxy Phil on Wednesday said winter isn’t going anywhere. And it seems the Groundhog’s Day message of Pennsylvania’s favorite marmot was heard loud and clear by Mother...