Mural celebrates California’s past and present
Latest News, Main
July 3, 2026
Artist Ella Papini of Brownsville puts the finishing touches on a community mural on the side of the Lisa J. Buday Law Office along Liberty Street in California. Funded through a Rotary District 7305 ...
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Rostraver Township Historical Society offers a glimpse back in time
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
July 3, 2026
The Rostraver Township society is looking for more volunteers to make sure its work continues. A treasure trove of history can be found at the Rostraver Township Historical Society, which aims to pres...
Happy Birthday, America
Latest News, Main, Opinion
July 3, 2026
Editor’s note: The following editorial appeared in the July 3, 1976, edition of the Valley Independent to commemorate our nation’s bicentennial. We’re republishing it here in honor of our nation’s 250...
Gonglik doubles up as top player, pitcher
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
July 3, 2026
This past softball season was another “banner” year in the Mon Valley. Not one, but two, local teams were able to hoist WPIAL championship trophies at Lilley Field, home of the Vulcans. Not only that,...
High school, Sports
July 3, 2026
Player Yr. Pos. Team Jaidyn Vay So. P Yough Anna Lindner Sr. CF Yough Brooke Kowalski Jr. C Yough Zoey Zurenski So. CF/P Frazier Addison Hiles Jr. P Frazier Zoie McDonald Sr. C Bentworth Alexa Babirad...
Charleroi gets win in 1st game, 2nd game suspended
High school, Sports
By JACK HVOZDIK MVI Sports 
July 3, 2026
Charleroi Post 22 erupted offensively to earn a 12-8 victory over Thomas Jefferson Post 935 in the opening game of a Senior Legion doubleheader Thursday. Charleroi improved to 5-8 with the win, while ...
Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies past Croatia
Sports
July 3, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in...
William Kane Vizza – Benicia, Calif.
Obituaries
July 2, 2026
William Kane Vizza passed away peacefully at his home in Benicia, Calif., on June 8, 2026, with his family by his side. He was 84 years old. Born on May 26, 1942, in North Charleroi, William was raise...
Thomas E. Kahl – Monongahela, Carroll Township
Obituaries
July 1, 2026
Funeral services were held for Thomas E. Kahl, 78, of Monongahela, Carroll Township, who passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Jefferson Hospital. Born Jan. 26, 1948, in New Eagle, Tom was the son ...