By jose negron jnegron@yourmvi.com During a late break in a close game, Thomas Jefferson head coach Lisa Fairman often found herself having a short conversation with senior forward Dalaney Ranallo.   ...

By JEFF OLIVER Mon Valley Catholic baseball March 25, 1989 Although his team has always managed to more than hold its own on the baseball field, Jim Costantino admits times have changed for the baseba...

David W. Watazychyn McKeesport and formerly of Clairton David W. Watazychyn, 67, of McKeesport and formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully at UPMC Mercy on Sunday, March 22, 2020, after a period ...

Mary Ann Pascoe Monongahela Mary Ann Pascoe, 93, of Monongahela, died March 21, 2020, at Country Meadows Assisted Living, Bridgeville. She was born Feb. 21, 1927, in Monongahela, the youngest daughter...

Grace Theresa Delduca, neé Daittillio Formerly of Donora Grace Theresa Delduca, neé Daittillio, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020, in Ypsilanti, Mich., at the age of 97. Grace was born on Oct. ...

Robert D. Houston Fredericktown, Centerville Borough Robert D. Houston, 88, of Fredericktown, Centerville borough, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Marquis Garden Place, Uniontown. He was born...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com  A  12-year journey has taken an unexpected turn for graduating seniors throughout the Mon Valley. With schools shut down through at least April 6, they are facing a...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The Pennsylvania Department of Education has extended school closures through at least April 6 in response to the ongoing coronavirus spread statewide. The PDE al...

By Megan Guza   Trib Total Media Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday ordered residents in Allegheny and five other Pennsylvania counties to stay at home unless “someone’s life depends on your leaving.” The order,...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Due to substantial decreases in ridership and operational challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Port Authority of Allegheny County will reduce bus and light ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com With hand hygiene at the top of everyone’s minds and toilet paper a hot commodity in the stores, many households are increasing their use of sanitizing wipes and “fl...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has awarded a $20,800 state grant to Gemilas Chesed Synagogue in White Oak to bolster security through its Nonprof...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com When Janine Vertacnik took over the Monessen girls basketball program in spring 2018, she knew it was going to be a challenge getting the Greyhounds’ once-storied ...

By Jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com During preseason practices in November, the South Allegheny boys basketball team didn’t have to search far for motivation.   All players and coaches had to do was lo...

By BRIAN HERMAN Monessen vs. Nativity BVM PIAA championship HERSHEY – The Monessen High School girls basketball team proved its point. Ranked first in the state for the past two weeks, the Greyhounds ...

John E. ‘Jack’ Carroll Sr. Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township John E. “Jack” Carroll Sr., 93, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at his home. Born Jan. 24, 1927 in ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping Pat Trumpie and her team of volunteers from their weekly mission: feeding the hungry, no questions asked. Almost a year ago, Tru...

By Jamie Martines Trib Total Media Pennsylvania State Police will begin enforcing the closure of “non-life-sustaining” businesses starting at 8 a.m. today, said Col. Robert Evanchick, state police com...

By Eric Seiverling eseiverling@yourmvi.com With the coronavirus pandemic forcing medical professionals, first responders and essential-business employees to work long and stressful hours, residents an...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Monongahela Valley Hospital received a much needed donation Friday from the Monessen School District. Monessen Superintendent Dr. Leanne Spazak dropped off an SUV fu...