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June 5, 2024

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

MV NSDAR to meet Saturday

The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will hold free public events-star parties Friday and Saturday at the Mingo Creek County Park observatory, past shelter 10. The park is located off Route 136 in Finleyville.

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BEARS MOVE ON

February 25, 2025

Clairton head coach Carlton Wade starts celebrating in the final seconds of Monday’s win over Geibel in a Class 1A semifinal game at Charleroi. See story on B1. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent...

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Elrama Tavern reopens three years after devastating fire

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 25, 2025

Customers were eager to welcome the tavern back & enjoy the favorite foods they’ve been missing. It’s been a long time coming — but it was well worth the wait. Area residents arrived hungry to satisfy...

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Guilty plea in immigrant worker case

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 25, 2025

A local man is charged with harboring illegal aliens and failing to pay employment taxes. A Belle Vernon resident who owned a company that supplies immigrant workers to businesses in and around Charle...

Commissioners consider recreation & park plan

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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP

Commissioners consider recreation & park plan

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 25, 2025

A new park may be added under a plan developed with an architectural firm. Rostraver Township commissioners heard a presentation Monday regarding a new comprehensive recreation, park and open space pl...

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EF middle school cites 2024-25 highlights

By SARAH PELLIS

February 25, 2025

Representatives and students gave their annual presentation to school board members. At last week’s Elizabeth Forward school board meeting, middle school faculty and students gave their annual present...

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FIRE HITS PORT VUE HOUSE

February 25, 2025

Vigilant Hose Company No. 1 of Port Vue responded to a house fire at 1013 Alquin St. around 11:15 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the structure. The fire was exting...

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BVA receives donation to buy equipment

March 15, 2025

The money will be used for Promethean interactive panels for kindergarten classes at Marion and Rostraver Elementary. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The Community Foundation of Westmoreland Cou...

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License plate overhaul offers window into Pa.’s design history

March 15, 2025

Pennsylvania’s been a hub for eye-catching license plates honoring everything from river otters to D.A.R.E to Quaker friendliness. By ASHA PRIHAR Spotlight PA Pennsylvania license plates haven’t chang...

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Hilltop Fish Fry

March 15, 2025

Carrie Gregor and Jeri Book hold a dozen homemade pierogis Friday afternoon at a fish fry at the Monessen Hilltop Fireman’s Club. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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6-month funding bill passes Senate

March 15, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a sixmonth spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trum...

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THE AGENDA

March 15, 2025

Meetings in local government nextweek Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pub...