NEW YORK (AP) — Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status of their student loans. Recent...

The MVP finalist scored 35 points Sunday as the Thunder topped Denver to reach the Western Conference Finals. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The normally stoic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was caught smiling on came...

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...

By LLAZAR SEMINI AND LORNE COOK Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — European leaders have agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia’s position in ceasefire talks with Ukraine is unaccept...

TODAY IS ARMED FORCES DAY — a day set aside to honor all branches of the military and their goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is celebrated the third Saturday each May. Secretary of Defense Lo...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that federal law enforcement is investigating a social media post made by former FBI Director James Comey that she and other Rep...

Penn Highlands Mon Valley joined the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) in recognizing May as Hyperbaric Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO...

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend, “Sandra,” is married with two children. She and her husband have a 4-yearold son together and another son from her husband’s first marriage who is 14. The 14-year-old’s life...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m currently caught in a battle between my sister and my wife. My sister is getting married soon and, unfortunately, does not want my wife to attend. My sister has always been rather ...

Family Features In neighborhoods across the country, homeowners are getting extra help in their quest for the elusive, perfect lawn. The secret? An innovation in grass seed technology known as Opti-Gr...

Family Features Your little one’s on-the-go adventures mark a huge milestone for his or her development and your family. Before you allow your baby to trek freely from room to room, get your home read...

(Family Features) There are countless ways you can make your environmental contributions felt. If you’d like to join millions of others in the fight for Mother Earth, consider one of the most popular ...

Tonight’s Music • This Indecision, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m.; bike night starts at 4 p.m. • Acoustic open mic, The Drunken Hippie, Monongahela, 8 p.m. Tonight’s Events • Country l...

DEAR ABBY: My father’s wife, “Carole,” loves to thrift-shop. She enjoys hunting for a good deal, particularly if she can find things for our 5-year-old daughter, “Liana.” It’s sweet how excited she ge...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My family and I are gearing up for our annual family vacation. My oldest child is in a relationship and has been badgering me about wanting to bring his girlfriend. I would prefer not ...

NEW YORK (AP) — You can’t keep Stanley Tucci from his beloved Italy just like you can’t keep cheese from lasagna. The Golden Globe- and Emmy- winning actor is once again elegantly roaming through the ...

• Jessica Lynn Rose, 31, listed as homeless, was charged with intent to possess a controlled substance by a person not registered, three counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of m...

Dozens of the 200 federal employees whose jobs were set to be cut at the Bruceton Research Center will keep their jobs, U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio said Wednesday. The employees are respirator certificati...

• Rebecca Leigh Miller, 61, of Donora was charged with 22 counts of intent to possess a controlled substance, two counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia and a single count of public drunkennes...