John ‘Bud’ Perunko – Donora
John “Bud” Perunko, 92, Donora, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 29, 1930, in Donora, son of the late John […]
April 2023
Frances ‘Fran’ Ferencz Skira – Tipp City, Ohio
Frances “Fran” Ferencz Skira, 74, of Tipp City, Ohio, left this world and walked into the loving arms of our Lord at her residence on March 22, 2023. Fran was born on Feb. 25, 1949, […]
Charles A. ‘Coach Chuck’ Urbanowicz – Monessen
Charles A. “Coach Chuck” Urbanowicz, 87, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Jefferson Regional Hospital. He was born in North Charle- roi on March 1, 1936. Chuck had served as […]
Gladiators can’t play spoiler for Scotties
By JEREMY SELLEW [email protected] For the first time since 2001, the Southmoreland Scotties have won a softball section title. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Friday’s Mon Valley Independent, […]
EF’s Crovak shuts down Ringgold
By JOSE NEGRON [email protected] Elizabeth Forward scored all of its runs within the first three innings and freshman pitcher JB Crovak tossed a complete-game gem in an 8-2 win over Ringgold in nonsection play on […]
Beautiful day for baseball
Ava Skorvan, 15, Ella George, 15, and Sarah Simko, 15, all of Monongahela, enjoyed the nice weather while watching Thursday’s RInggold High School baseball game against Elizabeth Forward.
Monessen fire chief: Radios urgently needed
By KRISTIE LINDEN [email protected] Monessen’s fire departments need new portable radios and the municipal fire chief is afraid they won’t get here in time to keep his firefighters safe. To read the rest of the […]
SS McKeesport to be saluted on 80th anniversary of sinking
By Max Robinette [email protected] Saturday at the Palisades, the SS McKeesport Committee, AMVETS Post 8 and Post 60 will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the SS McKeesport. To read the rest of […]
Valley students honored by Pirates at PNC Park
By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] Two Mon Valley CTC students were honored Wednesday alongside their peers during Career & Technical Education Night at PNC Park. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy […]
Belle Vernon Area’s football team honored at state Capitol
By Bill Beckner Jr. Trib Total Media A perk of winning a state championship in Pennsylvania is the recognition that comes with it from the state government. Pro teams that win titles go to the White […]