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Mon Valley Business Alliance symposium focuses on economic growth

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

October 31, 2026

See more photos from the event in our online photo gallery at https://photogallery.monvalleyindependent.com/Daily-Photos/2026-10-31 The Mon Valley Business Alliance heard from several local leaders a...

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Bradstock challenges Reschenthaler for U.S. House seat

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 31, 2026

The Republican has represented the 14th District since 2018. Republican U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, seeking another term representing Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District, will face Democratic ...

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Scariest house in America? A McKeesport home was featured on HGTV

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

October 31, 2026

A spooky and historic McKeesport home was just featured on an HGTV show — just in time for Halloween. The home, located at 1600 Coursin St., is a three-story, all-brick, single-family residence. It wa...

Around The Valley, Latest News, Main

Historian recalls JFK’s visits to McKeesport

October 31, 2026

By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI The 35th president debated Richard Nixon in the city in 1947, then returned for a campaign event in 1962. Inspired in part by his schoolaged son Cameron, along with a de...

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State Rep. Eric Davanzo hosts annual veterans luncheon in Monessen

October 31, 2026

State Rep. Eric Davanzo hosted his annual veterans appreciation luncheon on Friday at the St. Spyridon Hellenic Center in Monessen. See more photos in our online photo gallery at https://photogallery...

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Monessen Elks Lodge presents gratitude grant to Monessen VFD No. 1

October 31, 2026

The Monessen Elks 773 presented gas detection equipment to Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 1. The equipment was purchased by the Elks through a $4,000 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. ...

High school, Sports

BVA wins Interstate crown with shocking rally

By JEREMY SELLEW

October 31, 2026

The Leopards scored 15 points in the final two minutes for a thrilling win at Elizabeth Forward. Like the notable Halloween villains in those classic ’80s slasher movies, there was just no killing Bel...

High school, Sports

McKeesport crushes Shaler for Greater Allegheny title

By By BRENNAN VALLADARES bvalladares@yourmvi.com

October 31, 2026

Jordan Stuvaints, Javien Robinson and Kemon Spell pace Tigers’ offense in 44-0 blowout. It was a clash of the top two teams in the Greater Allegheny Conference Friday night at Weigle-Schaeffer Memoria...

High school, Sports

Third place slips away from Frazier with loss to Avella

By By JASON BLACK For MVI Sports

October 31, 2026

The Eagles were able to hit a series of big plays in the 48-20 victory. The Frazier football team had hopes of fast-tracking its way to the WPIAL Class 1A playoffs with a win over Avella Friday night ...

High school, Sports

Trojans build big lead, hold on to clinch TCS title

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

October 31, 2026

Brandon Meier’s two long touchdown passes gave California an early cushion. California coach Ed Woods knows all about the rivalry against Beth-Center. He has been on both sides of it over the last two...

Obituaries

Norma C. Betters – Marblehead, Mass., formerly of McKeesport

October 31, 2026

Norma Betters, 89, passed away the morning of Oct. 26, 2026, peacefully in her home in Marbleh ead, Mass. Born Aug. 24, 1937, in McK eesport, Betters was one of two daughters to Edith and Joseph Cento...

Obituaries

Samuel Crawford Jr. – Donora

October 30, 2026

Samuel Crawford Jr., 94, of Donora, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. He was born on Feb. 8, 1932, to the union of Rosa Mae and Samuel Craw ford Sr. Sam was the first born of 11 children. He was a...