It began in the district, but was transferred to Life’s Work in Monessen. Belle Vernon Area school board members discussed the possibility of bringing back a work skills program to the district during...

Work is scheduled to begin in the spring and be completed by fall. By the MVI Monessen residents can now take a look at virtual plans for repairs to the Reed Avenue Bridge, known locally as “the viadu...

No one was injured as a driver struck a porch and nearly crashed into another home. A car crashed into the porch of one home and nearly hit another Monday afternoon in Charleroi. Charleroi Fire Chief ...

She reportedly failed to report a sexual relationship between a student and a security guard. The separation agreement between Dr. Tia Wanzo and the McKeesport School Area School District does not pro...

It will take place Thursday at the municipal building. The White Oak Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting Thursday to consider a use by special exception application from a medical marijuan...

Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Borough in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

The annual End of Summer Bash was held Saturday on McKean Avenue in Donora. Sponsored by the Donora Smog Commemorative Committee, the event featured music, food, entertainment and old-fashioned fun. S...

The annual event held by the Belle Vernon Rotary Club grows bigger and more successful every year. Ducks, ducks and more ducks. The Belle Vernon Rotary Club held its rubber-duck themed Regatta on the ...

Take 5 Brass will join the academy’s roster of performance groups. The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts announced the formation of its newest musical group, Take 5 Brass. Under the direction of Ken Cof...

Sabrina Boyle, 19, who was 23-weeks pregnant, tragically died hours after being rescued from the Friday morning fire. By the MVI Family, friends and strangers have been coming to the aid of the victim...

Code Enforcement Officer Marvin Davis deemed the properties a threat to public safety. By MICHAELRICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Another 14 blighted properties in Monessen will soon be demolished by West...

Belle Vernon, Monessen, Rostraver and West Newton libraries are among the participants. The Westmoreland Food Bank will be working with the Westmoreland Library Network to host a weeklong food drive i...

High school football season kicked off in the Mon Valley last night as local teams took to the field for Week Zero. Fans filled Joe Montana Stadium as the Ringgold Rams hosted South Allegheny. See all...

The Elrama Vol. Fire Company of Union Township confirmed Friday night the pregnant woman who was rescued from the house has died. Friends and family of an Elrama family who lost their beloved daughter...

Fallowfield Township firefighters were called to a house fire about 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Rogers Manor section. Thanks to a crew at the Fallowfield station and quick response by mutual aid departmen...

The school board has 30 days to fill the vacancy. Charleroi School Board members have 30 days to fill a vacancy left after the sudden passing of late school board president Ken Wiltz last week. Wiltz,...

Victor Albert Trilli was born and raised in Monessen before he joined the war effort. Editor’s Note: This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II a series about our sons who lost their lives ...

Fire Chief Adam Janosko said not enough manpower was the biggest hurdle while battling the fire. Elizabeth Township Fire Department and multiple mutual aid partners responded to a house fire Friday mo...

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media A Westmoreland County judge Friday questioned a continued push by prosecutors to seek a jail sentence for a North Belle Vernon man charged with failing to get life...

An attempted homicide charge was dismissed against a Rostraver Township man accused of firing a shot in the parking lot of a North Belle Vernon gas station. Amire Rodrick Ganoung, 20, pleaded guilty F...