Clean water advocates say a $135K penalty from the state Department of Environmental Protection is too little to deter additional oil leaks. By JACK TROY TribLive A six-figure expense is a big deal fo...

The small business was launched last year by Becca Michalsky and Ed Cherepko. For those looking for some after- Christmas shopping, Hometique in White Oak has personalized gifts and more for loved one...

An advisory group will monitor implementation and review the progress of the practice throughout 2026. By VENURE SIRIWARDANE Pittsburgh's Public Source Allegheny County will use a controversial legal ...

Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...

Monessen • Armando M. Lebron Garcia, 36, of Monessen was charged with terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and harassment st...

Councilman Joe Duche was a driving force in bringing back the lighted path for Santa Claus. For the first time in years, Christmas Eve in North Charleroi looked the way many longtime residents remembe...

The school hopes to collect 2,500 pairs before next month’s deadline. A local school is looking for people to “shoe” their love by donating in a different way this holiday season. Steel Center for Car...

The money will help fund numerous projects throughout the Mon Valley. Last week, some Mon Valley organizations learned that they will be receiving funds from the Neighborhood Assistance Program. NAP i...

Leo XIV revived the tradition of delivering his Christmas greeting in multiple languages. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed...

A program review also calls for additions, according to an email from the provost. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Pennsylvania Western University could end more than 100 academic programs as the college p...

It’s the second-largest Powerball prize in U.S. history. By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/ Report for America A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 b...

Members of the Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently delivered over 20 small Christmas trees to Meals on Wheels recipients to brighten their holiday. The trees were provided by the Belle Vernon United Met...

The business has been churning out Christmas treats since 1927. The holiday season is one of the busiest times at McKeesport Candy Co., and staff members are excited to spread the holiday cheer with s...

Christmas Eve looks different depending on the job. As residents in the Mon Valley rush through final errands and preparations, others are still on the clock, carrying forward on a holiday that doesn’...

They participated in a gift drive to help children in need. There are several ways the West Mifflin Area School District community, teachers and students have been giving back to the community this ho...

The Mon Valley Independent will not produce a print or electronic edition on Thursday in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. We will resume our regular publication schedule Friday. Only our newsr...

U.S. Steel says it continues to work with CSB on the investigation. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive An independent, nonregulatory federal agency investigating a deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel’s Clairto...

The borough has gone four years without raising property taxes. Elizabeth Borough council approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at Tuesday’s meeting. Under the budget, total revenues and expendi...

Here are the winners of the Mon Valley Independent’s annual holiday coloring contest. Shown, from left, are 3-4 age group winner Tybee Martin, 4, of Fayette City; 5-7 age group winner Amelia Smith, 5,...

The 4-year-old class at the Rehoboth Nursery School of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township is shown preparing for the play, “The Birth of Jesus.” In the back are their teacher, Terri Ev...