Monessen chooses sewer separation over equalization tank
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 26, 2025
Mayor Ron Mozer said the tank now carries an $8M price tag, which makes it too expensive to consider. Faced with state mandates and soaring construction costs, Monessen officials said Thursday the cit...
Pisciottano hosts grand opening for renovated office
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2025
It’s located at 201 Lysle Blvd. in McKeesport. Community members and local officials came together Thursday for the grand opening of a newly renovated McKeesport office for state Sen. Nick Pisciottano...
Inside today!
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September 26, 2025
Inside today! The votes are in! Find out who the 2025 Mon Valley Favorites are, inside today's edition of the Mon Valley Independent, both in our print edition and electronic edition.
Ringgold High School homecoming royalty
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September 26, 2025
Ringgold High School will host homecoming festivities tonight when the Rams take on Trinity High School at Joe Montana Stadium. This year’s homecoming court queen candidates are McKenna Adams, Izzie H...
Elizabeth Twp. wants utility companies to fix road damages
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2025
Commissioners said patchwork projects aren’t a long-term solution. During Elizabeth Township’s workshop meeting, President Josh Walls addressed holding utility companies accountable for maintaining to...
Highmark Wholecare to host free produce distribution in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 26, 2025
The Farm-to-Family initiative is a 25stop tour, started by Highmark Wholecare, which aims to distribute 120,000 pounds of fresh produce to more than 6,000 families across Pennsylvania. Free bags of fr...
City Mission opens new homeless women’s shelter
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2025
This new space will increase the City Mission’s capacity to serve homeless women by 35 additional beds. Despite the rainy weather Wednesday, City Mission in Washington is bringing light to many lives ...
1000s of mail ballots have been rejected because of Pa.’s dating rule
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September 25, 2025
Courts have made at least nine different rulings since Pennsylvania adopted no-excuse mail voting, confusing voters. This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a...
EF community mourning tragic death of teen following horse riding accident
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2025
Braelynn Woolheater, 14, was a sophomore at Elizabeth Forward High School. A 14-year-old Elizabeth Township area girl tragically died Sunday following injuries she obtained from a horse riding acciden...
Local photographer’s work featured in International Art Show
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September 25, 2025
Jennifer L. Codeluppi’s portrait of Hazel, a dog rescued now living in a loving home, was selected for the show. For the MVI Professional boutique portrait photographer Jennifer L. Codeluppi, owner of...
Monessen High School homecoming royalty
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September 25, 2025
Monessen High School will host homecoming festivities Friday when the Greyhounds take on South Side High School at 7 p.m. This year’s homecoming court candidates are, front row, from left, Faith Jacks...
Questions raised over White Oak stop sign removal near school
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 25, 2025
White Oak Council is looking to place temporary signage on borough property near the busy intersection. Concerns over speeding in a White Oak neighborhood has led to discussions and questions over who...
Animal control officer charged with killing 2 lost dogs
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September 25, 2025
Samuel Vargo, 60, of Fallowfield Township is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. For the MVI An animal control officer in Fayette County is accused of euthanizing two dogs that had gotten away...
Westmoreland furlough plan could impact more than 100
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September 25, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive As many as 100 Westmoreland County employees are expected to be furloughed as commissioners finalize plans to reduce spending amid the ongoing state budget impasse. Commis...
Monessen Elementary Center hosts family engagement night
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September 24, 2025
Monessen Elementary Center held a Family Engagement Night on Tuesday that included fire trucks, bounce houses, campfires and more for students and families to enjoy. Fifth-grader Sophia Carrington and...
Charleroi Elementary Center receives state’s Blue Ribbon honor
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 24, 2025
Only 13 Pa. schools were selected for the designation this year. It’s official: Charleroi Elementary Center is one of just 13 schools to receive the newly established Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School d...
Stuff the bus
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September 24, 2025
Stuff the bus The Bag Brigade will collect food Friday at BVA’s football game. A3 $ 2 00
Leopards community invited to ‘Stuff the Bus’
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
September 24, 2025
The Bag Brigade will collect food donations before Friday night’s BVA football game. The Bag Brigade, which collects food for Belle Vernon Area students, will be accepting donations at a Stuff the Bus...