Emotional attachments hinder decluttering efforts

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been trying to declutter my home for months, focusing on makeup, dresses and other items that no longer serve a purpose, but I keep getting stuck. Every time I start sorting through my belongings, I find myself emotionally attached to certain things, even though they’re no longer necessary.

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Ashes to action: EF continues to rebuild after devastating fire

By SARAH PELLIS

December 6, 2024

Superintendent Keith Konyk gave a tour of the progress to the Mon Valley Independent. Nearly two years since a fire caused major damage to Elizabeth Forward High School, excavation and preliminary con...

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No tax increase in Charleroi’s 2025 budget

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 6, 2024

The new spending plan is about $200,000 less than the 2024 budget. Charleroi property owners won’t see an increase in their tax bills next year. On Wednesday, council did not change its preliminary $3...

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Festival of Trees brings twinkly lights, creativity to Renzie

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 6, 2024

The 39th annual celebration kicked off Thursday and will continue from noon to 9 p.m. through Monday. McKeesport had a jolly opening day Thursday for the city’s annual Festival of Trees in Renziehause...

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December 6, 2024

We’ll have coverage of Charleroi’s holiday celebration and parade in Saturday’s MVI.

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Photos by Staff Photographer Jeff Helsel

December 6, 2024

Photos by Staff Photographer Jeff Helsel See more photos from the construction site in our online gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com

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Opposition to U.S. Steel sale no surprise

December 6, 2024

ON MONDAY, PRESIDENT- elect Donald Trump took to social media to make a statement about his feelings on an issue of domestic economy and foreign relations. “I am totally against the once great and pow...