West Newton Rotary Club gets state grant to restore handicap accessible fishing dock

By Mon Valley Independent

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Members of the Rotary Club of West Newton met Tuesday with state Senator Kim L. Ward, R-Hempfield Township, and local attorney Christopher Huffman in West Newton to discuss a handicap fishing rehabilitation project. Also in attendance were West Newton Council Members Gary Johnson and Brenda Maleski.

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O Christmas Tree: Choosing live trees a family tradition for many

By SARAH PELLIS

December 24, 2024

Whether buying one from a local business or chopping one down from a tree farm, live Christmas trees are as popular as ever. Christmas trees are a family tradition for people all over the world, espec...

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Valley residents recall magical Christmas Eve memories

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 24, 2024

Families carry treasured memories of traditions they have made with loved ones over the years. ’Twas was the night before Christmas … and most Mon Valley residents are busy getting ready for Santa. Fr...

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Federal panel gives split ruling on U.S. Steel-Nippon sale

December 24, 2024

Both companies and several local mayors are encouraging President Biden to OK the deal. By RYAN DETO and JACK TROY TribLive The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States told the White Hous...

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Small but mighty: Roscoe’s American Legion makes significant impact in the community

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 24, 2024

Its annual Christmas Day dinner will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday. One of the important traditions for the Roscoe American Legion is to bring holiday cheer to its surrounding communities. ...

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A mother’s legacy preserved in treasured family cookbook

December 24, 2024

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI If we were to tell the truth, most gifts we give and receive at Christmas, no matter how much they cost, are soon forgotten. In our material culture, we get so many things tha...

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

December 24, 2024

ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS EDITORIALS in newspaper history was written in response to a child’s letter in 1897. Francis P. Church of The New York Sun was instructed to put together a response to Virginia ...