DORAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s push to have Egypt and Jordan take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees from besieged Gaza fell flat with those countries’ governments and left a key co...

DEAR ABBY: I have been thinking a lot lately about my first love. The thoughts come and go, which I know is normal. A week or so ago, I stumbled upon her LinkedIn account, saw her profile picture and ...

• Clothes 4U, First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon, 9 a.m. to noon. • Bingo, Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department, 316 Railroad St., doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. • ...

The Little Things for Little People room will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 200 State St., Belle Vernon. The program gives items to care (such as diapers...

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon...

• Michael Desko Sr., 80, of Belle Vernon, is thankful that the “Lord gave me good strong hands.” Desko still plays the guitar to entertain local seniors in the Mon Valley as a member of the Good Time ...

• Todd Hill, 23, of McKeesport was charged with prohibited acts stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Eugene Riazzi i...

One upside to the frigid cold — there should be fewer pesky spotted lanternflies this summer. The mottled, brilliant red and white plant hoppers lay eggs inside a sac that clings to trees and resemble...

Donald Trump cannot Make America Great Again by shutting down one of this nation’s most vital sources of strength and vigor. His anti-immigrant crusade is not only morally wrong, but economically self...

Editor’s note: This column originally ran on Jan. 17, 2024. When the weather gets really awful, as it normally does in January around here, I find myself yearning for the companionship of cows. “Aroun...

“TODAY’S CYBER LANDSCAPE is threatened by a multitude of malicious actors who have the tools to conduct large-scale fraud schemes, hold our money and data for ransom, and endanger our national securit...

DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, we were invited to my cousin’s eldest daughter’s wedding. Although my cousin and I are close, I barely know the daughter. We were invited only because my cousin wanted me t...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend and I have been dating for four years. For a while, it felt like we were building a life together — a real future. We dreamed together. Aside from the love we shared as ro...

• Duane Green, 36, of Clairton was charged with harassment, defiant trespassing, disorderly conduct, prohibited acts and public drunkenness stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records s...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednes- day gave final approval to a bill that requires the de - tainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, mark - ing the first legislation ...

Who was Monday worse for? MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal or people on the streets of D.C. selling M.L.K. merch? I say the Journal. MSNBC hates Donald Trump and opposes him no matter what he says. He c...

Tonight’s Music • Come September, Giant Oaks Winery, Finleyville, 6 p.m. Friday Music • Tim Litvin, Foster House II, Washington Township, 7 p.m. • Frogstar Karaoke, Rich’s Parkside Den, Boston (Elizab...

The Mon Valley Independent is publishing candidate announcements for the May 20 municipal primary election. Announcements (only one per candidate) will be accepted through April 25 and may include bio...

For the MVI Carrie Perrell of Nottingham Township announced she will seek reelection for the Washington County Recorder of Deeds Republican nomination in the May 20 primary election. Perrell has been ...