Ellis, Merritt battle in Charleroi mayor’s race
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 21, 2025
Ellis, a former mayor, is also running for a seat on council. Charleroi voters will choose their next mayor Nov. 4 in a race between longtime community advocate Nancy J. Ellis, who has previously serv...
MVI staff captures 2025 Keystone Press Awards
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October 21, 2025
More than 2,500 entries were submitted in the annual statewide contest. By the MVI The Mon Valley Independent took home several awards in this year’s Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s annual Keysto...
Rededication ceremony set for AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial
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October 21, 2025
For the MVI The AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial Committee will host a rededication ceremony to mark the reconstruction of the memorial in Donora. The ceremony will take place at the memorial, located o...
Condemnation process to move forward for White Oak property
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 21, 2025
Several residents voiced complaints about the 1901 Vermont Ave. structure. White Oak council held a condemnation hearing Monday evening before its regular meeting. The property is 1901 Vermont Ave., w...
Rostraver hires new animal control provider
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 21, 2025
A deal was approved with Xpel Wildlife Control Services that will run through the end of 2027. Rostraver commissioners formally approved a new animal control provider for the township at Monday’s meet...
PennWest homecoming royalty
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October 21, 2025
PennWest California homecoming king Tyrique Whitson and queen Laniah Walker, both of Pittsburgh, are shown with PennWest President Dr. Jon Anderson after they were crowned during the annual homecoming...
Car overturns in Forward Township
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October 21, 2025
Gallatin Sunnyside firefighters were called to the scene of a vehicle accident with reported entrapment along Bunola River Road in Forward Township about 9:45 a.m. Monday. One person, who was not iden...
Monessen Lions celebrate 77th Charter Night
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October 21, 2025
The Monessen Lions Club celebrated its 77th Charter Night on Oct. 16 at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. Highlights of the evening were the presentations of awards...
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October 21, 2025
For the MVI Repairs and a ramp change will cause traffic restrictions on sections of Interstate 70 in Rostraver this week. Rolling single-lane restrictions will take place from 8 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m....
Five names added to Monessen High School Wall of Fame
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October 20, 2025
Five Monessen High School alumni had their names placed on the school’s Wall of Fame at an induction ceremony Saturday evening. From left are Ron Chromulak, Stephanie Urchick, Randall Marino, Gary Car...
Federal money offered for vehicle charging stations
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 20, 2025
Proposals will be accepted through the end of June. Governments, transit agencies and businesses in the Mon Valley now have a new opportunity to apply for federal funding to build electric vehicle cha...
Shapiro wants to reshape region’s power grid operator as prices rise
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October 20, 2025
The governor thinks Pennsylvania’s electric grid operator, PJM, moves too slowly. He wants states to have more control. By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — As electricity prices rise in Pennsylv...
Monessen schools to begin new SMS text message feature
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 20, 2025
The direct communication service will be available starting Wednesday. The Monessen School District is adding a new feature that will enable it to provide information to families directly through text...
Positive start to the new school year at Steel Center
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 20, 2025
The Jefferson Hills career and technical education center provided updates on renovation projects. Another promising school years is underway at Steel Center for Career and Technical Education. Since ...
Facing burnout, stress and shortages, Pa. nurses push to limit patient workload
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October 20, 2025
Many believe they’re stretched too thin to provide the type of care that patients deserve. By JACK TROY TribLive Some days, Ashley Grieco feels behind the moment she steps into the neonatal intensive ...
Trump says Ukraine’s Donbas region will have to be ‘cut up’
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October 20, 2025
The president wants both sides to “stop at the battle line.” ABOARDAIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Donbas region of Ukraine should be “cut up,” leaving most of it in R...
Driver hurt in Fallowfield Township crash
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October 20, 2025
A one-vehicle accident took place Saturday on Fallowfield Road in Fallowfield Township near Van Voorhis. Firefighters from Fallowfield Township VFC and Valley Inn VFD responded to the incident, and th...
Classes go high-tech in ‘New Modern Monessen’
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 18, 2025
An open house will be held Thursday to show off the technological advancements now available for students. Monessen is no longer just a city with history. This school year, the Monessen School Distric...
BVA HOMECOMING
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October 18, 2025
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 18, 2025
The university is benefiting from an EQT Foundation grant and a partnership with Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum. Thanks to a grant from EQT Foundation and a partnership with the Mattress Fac...