A man was injured when he fell nearly 15 feet from a tree stand in Long Branch on Sunday evening. Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company Chief Larry Pollock said they received a call around 5:15 p.m. for a man...

Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey is trying to fend off a challenge from Republican Dave McCormick. By KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Voters in Pennsylvania will help determine the balance of power ...

It enables students in the district to learn valuable work skills. The Belle Vernon Area school board is expected to vote on extending its Practical Assessment Exploration System program contract at t...

Council also discussed a recent violation notice from the DEP. White Oak Engineer Robert Roach provided updates to council last week about filing for grants for the Heritage Hills Walking Trail projec...

A Donora man was killed in a head-on crash late Saturday in Jefferson Township. Quinte Lamar Brown, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene. State police said they were called to the 800 block of Brownsv...

It’s currently part of the environmental agreement along with 10 other states. Pennsylvania’s Senate has voted to repeal a regulation that would impose taxes on power plants emitting pollution. On Tue...

Monessen homecoming queen Deborah Garry and king Tim Kershaw were honored before Friday’s game.  Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

Gina Connors and Camden Lewis are this year’s homecoming queen and king at South Allegheny. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com A vital step in Monessen’s revitalization began this week as demolition of blighted properties and the groundbreaking for modular, income-based homes took place...

Union leaders and political officials called for action at Friday’s press conference. Corelle Brand employees are standing together as a family, no matter what the future may hold. Charleroi has made ...

The chorus was formed in 1949 and continues to thrive today. For the MVI The Calvary Gospel Chorus of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 230 Reed Ave., Monessen, will celebrate its 75th diamond jubilee anniv...

Allen’s Haunted Hayrides offered a scaled-back version of its usual attraction Friday night. The atmosphere at Allen’s Haunted Hayrides in Smock was a little less scary than usual on Friday as the att...

The Fellowship Lunch Club meets once a month at the Clairton American Legion post. In her book, “Reclaiming Conversation: the Power of Talk in a Digital Age,” sociologist Sherry Turkle wrote, “Convers...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil. Voters lined ...

Belle Vernon Area’s Gabby Dusi, right, shakes hands with Hampton’s Grace Stitt after defeating her to win the WPIAL Class 2A Girls Individual Tennis Championship Thursday at Bethel Park High School. I...

A week later, there’s plenty of national attention on the borough’s Haitian population. Remarks by former President Donald Trump in a campaign speech last week continue to make waves in Charleroi. Tru...

The move came despite heated objections from one school board member. The West Mifflin Area school board granted a five-year contract extension during Thursday’s meeting to Superintendent Jeffrey Sole...

The site hasn’t been used since the church shut down in 2018. The Diocese of Greensburg has begun the process of selling the former church property of the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Monessen. Loca...

Haitian immigrant Rony Jean Lherisson said he is here legally, pays taxes and feels many like him are being treated unfairly. Getro Bernabe is an immigrant liaison in Charleroi. It’s been a hectic wee...

Donora council voted to create an ordinance dealing with portable storage containers due to recent issues. According to council President Cindy Brice, the containers have become a problem throughout t...