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MVI staff captures statewide advertising awards

April 5, 2025

Graphic artists Kayla Allen-Russo and Deb Pace garnered three first-place and one second-place award in the prestigious contest. By the MVI The Mon Valley Independent’s advertising graphic artist team...

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‘Titanic’ musical sets sail in McKeesport

April 5, 2025

Connor McGrew and Riley Sheposh perform a scene from “Titanic: The Musical” at McKeesport Area High School. The show will continue with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today. See more photos from bo...

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Tenn. firefighters get gift from NBV Fire Department

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 5, 2025

The North Belle Vernon Fire Department donated an air truck that it no longer uses. Bonds formed within fire departments run deep — especially those in the heart of small communities. The brotherhoods...

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Crowd flocks to first night of Mon Valley Home Show

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 5, 2025

The event will continue today and tomorrow with a wide variety of businesses on hand. The Mon Valley Home Show had its 34th annual opening on Friday, showcasing many businesses for local residents to ...

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‘Under the Sea’ in Monessen

April 5, 2025

Kennedy Lindsay as Ariel sings with Londyn Johnson as Flounder during “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Friday night at Monessen High School. Another performance is set for 2 p.m. today. See more photos from b...

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350 career wins for Coach Hartman

April 5, 2025

The Frazier softball team surprised head coach Don Hartman with a celebration for his 350th career win. With the Commodores’ 15-0 victory Friday over visiting California Area, Hartman now has a career...

High school, Sports

Titans win neighborhood battle with Jaguars

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

April 5, 2025

In a nonsection battle between two local teams with high hopes in Class 4A West Mifflin and Class 5A Thomas Jefferson, it was the Titans that had a fast start and held off the Jaguars for a 7-5 win. T...

Moore, Wade named MVI-BG Players of the Year

High school, Sports

SUPER 6 ALL-STARS

Moore, Wade named MVI-BG Players of the Year

By JEREMY SELLEW

April 5, 2025

After tabulating the votes, the Mon Valley Independent-BeeGraphix Super 6 all-star teams and award winners are ready to be unveiled. Voters include MVI sports staff and one local coach that will remai...

High school, Sports

Hartman wins 350th game as Frazier hammers Cal

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

April 5, 2025

Addison Hiles had four hits and Emme Travalena hit her first career HR and doubled in the Commodores’ 15-0 win. Despite a rainy afternoon in Perryopolis, there was a lot to celebrate for Frazier softb...

MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports

Keller can’t silence Yankees’ bats in home opener

By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media

April 5, 2025

Ke’Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds homered for the Pirates in 9-4 loss. Mitch Keller’s shoulders remain strong in his seventh big-league season, but they don’t need to carry all the weight of the Pitts...

Obituaries

Shelley Lynn Swiantek – Donora

April 5, 2025

Shelley Lynn Swiantek, 52, of Donora, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with leuk emia. Her father, Will iam Hecklick Jr., passed away Jan. 7, 2019. She is survived by...

Obituaries

Eunice M. Abel Daugherty – Finleyville

April 3, 2025

Eunice M. Abel Daugherty, 100, of Finleyville, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Presbyterian Senior Care, Wood side Place in Washington. She was born Feb. 9, 1925, celebrating her 100th b...

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Shapiro administration stopped tracking why older adults die during abuse, neglect probes

By ANGELA COULOUMBIS Spotlight PA

April 5, 2025

The state started tracking deaths as older adults were dying in alarmingly higher numbers. Then a top aging official halted the process. HARRISBURG — The Shapiro administration last year stopped colle...

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Aldi shredded cheese recalled due to metal contamination

By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive

April 5, 2025

Pennsylvania is among the four states where it was distributed, and consumers are advised to throw it out. If you’ve purchased shredded cheese from Aldi recently, you might want to double check the br...

News

China punches back as world weighs how to deal with higher U.S. tariffs

By ByELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer

April 5, 2025

BANGKOK (AP) — Countries and industries were scrambling Friday to respond as President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs hikes upend global trade and world markets. China took the toughest approach so far...

Politics

Hits & Misses

April 5, 2025

As winter fades and the weather warms up, anglers across the state have been eagerly awaiting the start of trout fishing season. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that t...

Features

5 steps to get your yard ready for spring

April 5, 2025

Family Features As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it’s important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can al...