Council responds to sign complaints
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WHITE OAK
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 10, 2025
Borough officials want to ban signs that pose a danger or a nuisance. During White Oak’s workshop meeting Monday, Solicitor Ashley Puchalski discussed possible changes to the borough’s sign ordinance....
Fleatique on the Mon held in Monongahela
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June 9, 2025
Members of the Mon Valley YMCA Swim Team sold bubble tea and lemonade during Saturday’s Fleatique on the Mon. From left are Elizabeth Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Alyssa Heidelbach and Nicole Heidelbach...
Child quickly rescued after falling into river
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2025
His mother offered thanks to first responders in a social media message. A child is recovering after being rescued Sunday from the Monongahela River in California. According to a report from Washingto...
Cleanup continues after flash flooding
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 9, 2025
A disaster emergency was declared Saturday in Allegheny County. As more rain soaked the region over the weekend, communities are still cleaning up flood-damaged areas. On Friday, a heavy rain event be...
PennWest receives grant for dual enrollment classes
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2025
The nearly $1 million award was presented by the Dual Credit Innovation Grant program. PennWest University announced last week that it received $999,931 to expand its dual enrollment program for high ...
Expressway projects to continue this week
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 9, 2025
Detours are set up for drivers in the areas of Sections 53A1 and 53A2. Construction on Section 53A1 and Section 53A2 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will continue this week, according to the Pennsylvani...
At UPMC’s ‘Stroke Camp,’ survivors build their skills
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June 9, 2025
The experience can be empowering for survivors and caregivers. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive After getting a little help with his footing, Jay Perino used his legs to push his body up the rock wall, r...
MONESSEN GRADS CELEBRATE WITH SONG
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June 7, 2025
Monessen High School graduates Ava Petruska, Rayne Hall and Jadyn Bradley led their classmates, staff, alumni, family and friends in the singing of the alma mater at the end of Friday’s commencement. ...
LAST-MINUTE PREPARATIONS AT FRAZIER
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June 7, 2025
Emilia Bednar adjusts the tassel on Grace Vaughn’s cap as Frazier High School seniors prepare backstage for Friday evening’s commencement ceremony. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
GRADUATION ART AT CALIFORNIA AREA
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June 7, 2025
Cheyenne Whiteskunk of California and Bailey Miller of Coal Center show off their graduation cap artwork at California Area High School. See more from these ceremonies in our online photo gallery at w...
Storm brings flooding, road closures to Valley
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 7, 2025
The rivers remained below flood stage, but many streams and creeks were overflowing. After a stormy Friday that brought wide-spread flooding to the area, the potential for more flooding exists through...
Farmers market returns this week in Monongahela
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 7, 2025
Entertainment and theme days are planned every Friday through Sept. 5. The Monongahela Farmers Market is gearing up for a busy season. The first market will be held June 13 at Chess Park, kicking off ...
Belle Vernon Area Rotary honors BVA, Frazier Interact Clubs
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June 7, 2025
The Interact Clubs were honored for their community service projects throughout the school year. For the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently honored both of its sponsored Interact clubs from Bel...
Graduation night for McKeesport Area High School
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June 6, 2025
McKeesport Area High School hosted its commencement ceremony Thursday evening for the Class of 2025 at Weigle-Schaeffer Memorial Stadium. There were 210 graduates this year. Photo by Kyle Nelson / McK...
Carroll Township police warn of black bear sightings
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 6, 2025
In June, black bear yearlings leave mom and search for food, shelter and a place of their own. Adult males travel far and wide looking for mates. Black bears have been spotted in Carroll Township. On ...
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June 6, 2025
The board cited low enrollment and financial constraints as the reason for the East End Academy’s closure. The McKeesport Area School Board approved closing the district’s school for alternative educa...
McKeesport Area to close alternative education school
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 6, 2025
The board cited low enrollment and financial constraints as the reason for the East End Academy’s closure. The McKeesport Area School Board approved closing the district’s school for alternative educa...
Ellsworth to host celebration for 125th anniversary
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June 6, 2025
The celebration is set for July 11-13 in the Washington County community. For the MVI The Borough of Ellsworth in Washington County will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a celebration July 11-13. ...