By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com When the Monessen Lions Club heard the city’s police department needed a little help, its members didn’t need much time to think about it — they jumped at the cha...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com White Oak recently announced via social media that its community-wide yard sale has been canceled this year due to coronavirus concerns. But a few borough leaders said...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Paws Across Pittsburgh, a nonprofit animal rescue, comes to the aid of a lot of furry friends each year.   The organization is completely run by unpaid volunteers who ...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com Regardless of what happens with the U.S. Postal Service, local county officials say they’re preparing to handle the surge of mail-in votes expected for fall’...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Local organizations will soon be able to provide a reversal drug for opioid overdoses by mail.   On Tuesday, Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed an updated ...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com It will take more than a pandemic to keep Rostraver Township from gathering public input and moving forward with its updated comprehensive plan. The plan open h...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com At a town hall meeting Monday, California Area parents expressed hope that their children can return to class in person next week — regardless of how many days — bec...

By Christine Haines chaines@yourmvi.com Another day, another new set of guidelines from the state regarding education.   The latest changes were addressed Monday by the Belle Vernon Area School Distri...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com Golfers, elected officials, business owners and community members from near and far were on hand for state Sen. Jim Brewster’s golf outing Monday afternoon a...

BY JEFF OLIVER For the MV Independent Steve Major has seen and done more than most people ever do in their lives. One reason is that he has lived longer than most, having celebrated his 100th birthday...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com White Oak Council took action Monday that members hope will bring relief to restaurants in the borough that are trying to comply with government regulations regarding ...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Several area municipalities will benefit from grants funded by the PA Small Water and Sewer Program. The Municipal Authority of Washington Township in Fayette Cou...

Stephen Major of Monessen received an award from the American Legion at his 100th birthday celebration Sunday. With him are his daughters Robin Betza and Christy Tippet of Gibsonia and Mag Major of Cr...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com When the smoke finally cleared after more than five hours, a duplex and a house were damaged and three families were displaced by a fire Saturday in Monongahela. ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The Shawnee Park Playground is being restored thanks to Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw and a group of volunteer painters, tapers and glaziers from a local union. Shorra...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the staff at McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center has worked to provide patrons with opportunities to enjoy museu...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is accepting nominations for the following grant and award programs: • Public officials ...

Belle Vernon Area High School senior Dane Anden, junior Devin Whitlock and senior Jackson Jewell pose for a picture taken Friday by Zach Spano during the team’s annual picture/media day.

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com McKeesport Area School District has filed a lawsuit against Juul Labs alleging the “marketing   strategy,   advertising and   product   design” of its vape products ta...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Public transportation patrons who live, work and play between Rostraver Township and Monessen are now able to catch a bus along Tyrol Boulevard at Rostraver Apartments...