Thomas A. Josephi – Monongahela
Obituaries
By obits 
November 30, 2023
Thomas A. Josephi, 74, of Monongahela, formerly of Finleyville and Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in UPMC McKeesport Hospital, Select Specialty Care. Born Nov. 4, 1949, in New Eagl...
Obituaries
By obits 
November 30, 2023
Sylvia Whiten, 87, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Premier Washington Health Center. She was born June 15, 1936, to George and Kathrine Yadrick Humphries. A 1954 graduate of Charleroi High Scho...
Cougars have skill, high hopes
By Jeremy Sellew 
November 30, 2023
By ADAM BREWER MVI Sports The Yough boys basketball squad had a banner season in 2022-23 after collecting 17 wins, claiming a section title, winning a WPIAL playoff game and advancing to the PIAA post...
Bearcats full of resolve, look to learn from tough losses
By Jeremy Sellew 
November 30, 2023
By ADAM BREWER MVI Sports After another below .500 season for the Bentworth girls basketball squad, sixth-year head coach Donna Sallee wants her team to focus on the little things and play with more c...
Bentworth boys aiming for return trip to WPIAL playoffs
By Jeremy Sellew 
November 30, 2023
By ADAM BREWER MVI Sports After ending a five-year playoff drought a season ago, the Bentworth boys basketball team will look to continue that upward trend with a balanced scoring attack after the los...
Stuff a Race Car Trailer toy drive returns for second year
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By Stacy Wolford 
November 30, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com After a successful toy drive last year, Hoods Up Quick Lube will partner with Koteles Racing and the Christmas for Kids Organization to hold the second Stuff a Race Ca...
Elizabeth Borough looks to disband police department
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By Stacy Wolford 
November 30, 2023
By Staff and Wire reports Elizabeth Borough council voted this week to move ahead with a proposal to disband its police department. The borough currently has one full-time police officer — Chief Willi...
Znavor back with Yough to lead girls team
By Jeremy Sellew 
November 30, 2023
By ADAM BREWER MVI Sports It will be a new era for the Yough girls basketball team in 2023-24 as Brian Znavor takes over the head coaching duties for the program. “I am excited for this opportunity,” ...
Monessen holds line on 2024 taxes
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By Stacy Wolford 
November 30, 2023
By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com Monessen property owners will not experience a tax hike next year as city council approved the first reading and advertising of the 2024 budget at Wednesday’s s...
Charleroi Area to host talent show on Saturday
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By Stacy Wolford 
November 30, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi Area students will take the stage to share their talent during the annual spring talent show 7 p.m. Saturday at the Charleroi Area High School Auditorium. ...
Elizabeth Township to ‘Light the Night’
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By Stacy Wolford 
November 30, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Elizabeth Township is excited to spread some holiday cheer to the community when it holds its Light the Night Celebration on Friday. The event will begin with a holida...
Katherine Leach Wyland – Monongahela
Obituaries
By obits 
November 29, 2023
Katherine Leach Wyland, 64, of Monongahela, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born Sept. 25, 1959, in Monongahela, she is the daughter of Re...
Phillip M. Seighman – Monongahela
Obituaries
By obits 
November 29, 2023
Phillip M. Seighman, 84, of Monongahela, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Nov. 28, 2023. Phil was born at home in Monongahela on Aug. 17, 1939, the son of the late Herbert B. Sr. and Ma...
Winter scene in Monongahela
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 29, 2023
Snowflakes fell Tuesday afternoon in front of Angelo’s II in Monongahela. Bands of snow moved through the Mon Valley, providing an early taste of winter, but warmer weather is expected to return later...
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 29, 2023
By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Rostraver Township will celebrate the holiday season with a visit from Santa during its Christmas celebration at 6 p.m. Sunday at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex.  ...
Thrill of Hope celebration set for Saturday in Monessen
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 29, 2023
By TAYLOR BROWN   tbrown@yourmvi.com The Monessen community has come together once again to create a joyful, hope-filled holiday season for area youths.   A Thrill of Hope, a free holiday festival, wi...
Bearcats counting on experience
By Mon Valley Independent 
November 29, 2023
By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports A year ago, Chris Vargo had a stellar year wrestling for Bentworth. As a junior, Vargo was a PIAA state runner-up. For his senior year, the Bearcat grappler is hoping to make...
McKeesport’s Festival of Trees to begin next week
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By Mon Valley Independent 
November 28, 2023
By MICHAEL RICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com Next week, Renziehausen Park’s Jacob Woll Pavilion will be converted into a village of Christmas trees, which is a longstanding holiday tradition in McKeesport....