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Mon Valley communities benefit from LSA Statewide grant program
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Mon Valley communities benefit from LSA Statewide grant program
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 21, 2026
More than 30 projects in the local four-county area received funding. More than $8.2 million in state gaming revenue will help fund road and sewer improvements, new municipal equipment, park upgrades ...
Ashmore eyes growth, outreach at Holy Resurrection
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Ashmore eyes growth, outreach at Holy Resurrection
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
He took over as acting rector at the Belle Vernon orthodox church three months ago. Rev. Evan Ashmore, the new rector at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Belle Vernon had a unique past prior to pu...
Donora’s end of summer bash celebrates 125 years
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Donora’s end of summer bash celebrates 125 years
September 21, 2026
Donora held its End of Summer Bash on Saturday to celebrate the borough’s 125th birthday.  Claire Hoffman, 4, of Allison rides a pony named Rikki, led by Jessica Reno of Franklin.  See more photos fro...
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Two-vehicle crash causes property damage in Charleroi
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Two-vehicle crash causes property damage in Charleroi
September 21, 2026
Two vehicles collided between Third Street and Fallowfield Avenue in Charleroi at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday, with one of them crashing into a building’s outside steps. Charleroi Fire Department w...
Residents urged to submit damage reports after Sunday’s rainfall
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Residents urged to submit damage reports after Sunday’s rainfall
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
After another round of heavy rain hit the area Sunday, Washington County Emergency Management is urging residents, businesses and municipalities to report any new storm-related damage as quickly as po...
Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest offers spooky fun for visitors
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Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest offers spooky fun for visitors
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 21, 2026
The Halloween-themed event has added a few new attractions this year. Fall is around the corner in the Mon Valley and Kennywood Park in West Mifflin. Kennywood gates have creaked open once again as Ph...
Sports
Vulcans falter in second half at Shepherd
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Vulcans falter in second half at Shepherd
September 21, 2026
The Rams scored 21 unanswered points to give California (Pa.) its first loss of the season. By the Mon Valley Independent California (Pa.) struck first and went into halftime tied with unbeaten Shephe...
Patriots pummel Rodgers in 20-3 win over Steelers
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Patriots pummel Rodgers in 20-3 win over Steelers
September 21, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have yet to find much of the offensive rhythm that propelled their Super Bowl run last season. The defense was there to pick up the pieces against the...
Some ‘food for thought’ on a Steelerless Monday
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Some ‘food for thought’ on a Steelerless Monday
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
September 21, 2026
In dishonor of the awful performance by the Steelers Sunday against New England, today’s column will be a Steelerless Monday food for thought: • In last week’s ‘stock up, stock down’ piece for area hi...
Breaking barriers: Austin steps up on Hounds’ line
High school, Sports
Breaking barriers: Austin steps up on Hounds’ line
By By STEVE ROTSTEIN For MVI Sports 
September 21, 2026
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve surely seen your fair share of girls kicking field goals and extra points for local high school football teams in recent years. You might have also heard of Sou...
Obituaries
Obituaries
Stella Teresa Ravish – Pittsburgh
September 21, 2026
Stella Teresa Ravish, 91, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. She was born March 31, 1935, in Axelton, daughter of the late Benjamin and Victoria Chacihavska Ravish. Stella g...
Nancy L. Koteles Necciai – New Eagle
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Nancy L. Koteles Necciai – New Eagle
September 19, 2026
Nancy L. Koteles Necciai, 84, of New Eagle, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at the Halcyon Nursing Home, in Brid geville. She was born in the Pittsb urgh area on April 28, 1942, a daughter o...