By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The family of a Charleroi veteran who took her own life after battling post traumatic stress disorder is hosting their annual fundraiser in her honor this weekend. D...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com It wasn’t something he always dreamed of, but it has certainly been a career to be proud of as Monongahela police Chief Brian Tempest prepares to retire at the en...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com For the past 125 years, residents of McKeesport and the Upper Mon Valley have enjoyed access to a community hospital. On Friday, community members joined city and hosp...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi has received funding from the state to move forward with the Early Intervention Program.   During a special meeting in December, council agreed to move for...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Wardens will soon begin conducting dog license and rabies vaccinations checks in 23 counties throughout the state, including the Mon Valley area. On Friday, the Depa...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce is calling on local business owners and community and municipal leaders in the Mon and Yough valleys to attend its annual Legisl...

By April Pfrogner For the MV Independent Students were recognized for outstanding achievement in winter athletics at Wednesday’s Elizabeth Forward school board meeting. Of the 13 honored, eight studen...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com Washington County Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Kotula isn’t happy with state Rep. Bud Cook’s proposed changes to the county’s Local Share Account grant program...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Attorneys representing McKeesport Area School District and its superintendent filed a motion in federal court Wednesday seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed against th...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com A Washington Township man accused of breaking a dog’s leg and a police officer’s wrist was arrested Thursday.   Kenneth Warren Schultz, 26, of Lincoln Street was cha...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com McKeesport Deputy Fire Chief Jeff List and his wife Bobbie awarded scholarships to two McKeesport Area High School seniors on Wednesday, saying it gives them “a great ...

By Jamie Martines An East Pittsburgh resident has filed a class action lawsuit against U.S. Steel in connection with the Dec. 24 fire at the Clairton Coke Works. Linda Hernandez claims she started fee...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com McKeesport Meals on Wheels volunteer Helen Stratigos said the organization is “dedicated and reliable” volunteers are determined to make sure their senior citizen neig...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com A Monessen Hilltop firefighter whose social media activity recently sparked a citywide debate has been removed from the fire department.   Hilltop Chief Delmar Heppl...

By Beth Hope-Cushey For the MV Independent The South Allegheny School District will furlough four teachers and cut a full-time health aide to part-time for the 2019-2020 school year.   The furloughed ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A group of fourth grade students from Rostraver Elementary were honored by Rostraver Township commissioners for creating educational materials after being inspired b...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The Allegheny County Elections Division announced Wednesday that residents who wish to vote in the May 21 primary must be registered by Monday.   Registered voters who...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A Belle Vernon Area school bus was involved in a vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Rostraver Township.   Rostraver Township police said a Chevrolet Equinox driven ...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com   Tempers flared Tuesday as Belle Vernon borough council denied responsibility for lack of progress on street projects.   Over the last few years, council met with P...

By Kaylie Moore kmoore@yourmvi.com Belle Vernon Area School Board on Monday terminated its longstanding agreement with the Fayette City Borough Recreational League.   The sub-lease will remain in effe...