U.S. Steel plans mini mill
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 20, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com U.S. Steel has announced, as part of the continued transition to its “Best for All” strategy, an exploratory site selection process to build a new state-of-the-art “mi...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 18, 2021
Bryan Nguyen and Ryleigh Simko were crowned homecoming king and queen Friday night at Ringgold’s football game.
Charleroi Area School District: TikTok trend causes damage to schools
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 18, 2021
By Taylor Brown tbrown@yourmvi.com A new social media trend has resulted in property damage in the Charleroi Area School District.   To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon ...
POW shares experience of Vietnam War escape
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 18, 2021
By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com A crowd at The Constitution & Godly Heritage Discovery Center in Elizabeth Township fell silent Friday while listening to a Vietnam veteran talk about escaping captivi...
Cal parents oppose district mask policy
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 18, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The California Area School Board was presented with a petition signed by 104 people opposing the current mask mandate for school children. To read the rest of t...
Applefest returning to join Log House Days
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 18, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The Elizabeth Township Historical Society and Greenock Methodist Church have a full day of food and activities planned for Greenock Log House Days and Applefest...
Ringgold appoints new assistant superintendent
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 18, 2021
By Taylor Brown tbrown@yourmvi.com Ringgold students will soon see a new face in their school hallways. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Saturday’s Mon Valley Independent, call 724-...
Barbecue feast
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 17, 2021
From left, Jacob Meyer, John Polefko, Dante Compagni and Jacob Frahlich filled their plates Thursday evening with food from Hog Fathers BBQ of Monongahela. Hog Fathers sponsored a dinner for Ringgold’...
Forward Township: Date set for next rezoning hearing
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 17, 2021
By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The next step in the Coronado Coal rezoning case will take place next month. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Friday’s Mon Valley Independent...
New HVAC unit for Mon City library
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By Mon Valley Independent 
September 17, 2021
By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Thanks to two grants, the Monongahela Area Library has installed two new rooftop heating, ventilating and air-conditioning units. To read the rest of the story, p...
Eagle Scout project provides outdoor classroom
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By Mon Valley Independent 
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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By Stacy Wolford 
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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By Stacy Wolford 
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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By Mon Valley Independent 
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...