Monessen historical society celebrates 30th anniversary
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October 9, 2025
The Greater Monessen Historical Society also celebrated the city’s Founders Day during its annual dinner and dance. For the MVI The Greater Monessen Historical Society celebrated its 30 anniversary on...
RAINY NIGHT FOR SOCCER
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October 8, 2025
Rain fell on the boys soccer teams from Yough and Charleroi throughout Tuesday night’s game. The rain was needed after recent drought conditions, but the forecast is much drier for the rest of the wee...
Coen Market’s development plan approved
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CARROLL TOWNSHIP
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 8, 2025
The company hopes to begin construction by the end of the year with a goal of opening by Memorial Day. After more than two years of planning, rezoning and public meetings — and no shortage of neighbor...
Bus crash sounded like home was being ‘bombed’
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 8, 2025
A Forward Township family needs assistance after being displaced by Monday’s accident. Joe Ferson never expected a school bus to be in his living room, but on Monday that was his reality. The family o...
Monessen cost concerns grow amid state budget impasse
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October 8, 2025
Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte said the school district is still financially stable, but warned that may not last much longer. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com During Tuesday’s work session, the...
BLESSING OF THE PETS
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October 8, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro hosted its annual Blessing of Pets on Sunday at the Queen of the Rosary Campus in Glassport. More than 50 pets were given a ...
Man convicted of 1st-degree murder for gunning down his mom, her friend
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October 8, 2025
John Malcolm Smith V, 26, of McKeesport, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A McKeesport man will spend the rest of his life in state prison after a jury o...
Sunny day at the playground
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October 7, 2025
Siblings Hawthorne Maraldo, 4, and Willow Poziviak, 8, soaked up the sunshine Monday afternoon while playing together at Mechanic Street Playground in California. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent...
School bus crashes into Forward Township house
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 7, 2025
Police said the bus is from out of the area and no children were on board at the time of the accident. A school bus crashed into a house in Forward Township Monday afternoon. Emergency crews were call...
Charleroi Council debates expansion of water authority board
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 7, 2025
The pros and cons of the proposal were discussed at a special meeting Monday. Charleroi council spent more than an hour Monday night debating the details — and the politics — of a proposed resolution ...
Monessen swears in 2 animal control officers
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 7, 2025
Ashley and Michael Bolen will respond to animalrelated issues in the city. Monessen has added two new animal control officers through its nonprofit partner to help address animal issues in the city. M...
Four charged after bar fight
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October 7, 2025
Four people were charged after allegedly taking part in a bar fight last month at a Monongahela establishment known as the Drunken Hippie. Charges were filed against Andrew Armstrong, Jonathan Lexie, ...
Man charged with killing his mother presents closing argument at trial
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October 7, 2025
DaTwan Smith’s brother said the defendant also fired four shots at him. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Two days before police say a McKeesport man fatally shot his mother and her friend last year in Home...
Elizabeth Township continues focus on quality of life ordinance
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 7, 2025
Officials are hoping to clean up the township and address a blight issue. Elizabeth Township officials reiterated their commitment to a quality of life ordinance at Monday’s meeting. Code Enforcement ...
U.S. Steel donates $542K for student scholarships
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October 7, 2025
Schools in White Oak and McKeesport were among the recipients of the donations. For the MVI Bridge Educational Foundation and its donor, U.S. Steel, donated $542,000 in scholarships to help families r...
Yough crowns homecoming king and queen
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October 7, 2025
Yough High School crowned queen Lane Luciano and king Jackson Pore at Friday’s homecoming festivities. Charlee Foster / For the Mon Valley Independent
Mon Valley Paws host Golf Ball Drop fundraiser
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October 6, 2025
Luca Turkovich, 5, celebrates after making a putt while playing Steel City Mobile Mini Golf at Mon Valley Paws’ golf ball drop Saturday at Monessen High School. JR Minniti / For the Mon Valley Indepen...
Counties weigh borrowing to survive budget impasse
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October 6, 2025
Some Pa. counties are draining their reserves, cutting services or laying off workers as state lawmakers continue debating the budget. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — At le...
Monongahela issues reminder about rooster ban in the city
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 6, 2025
The ordinance regulating all poultry was adopted in 2023. The City of Monongahela recently reminded residents of its no-rooster ordinance. The law, adopted in September 2023, sets guidelines for keepi...