‘No hate in our state’: Pa. commission hears about immigrant concerns at town hall

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

Shown at the town hall, from left, are Washington County NAACP Branch President David Gattling, Emily Holmes of the Resilient States Project, Common Ground USA, Charleroi Borough Manager Joe Manning, Sheryl Meck, Civil Rights Outreach Division Director for the PHRC and Chad Dion Lassiter, PHRC executive director. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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GRAND OPENING FOR MON VALLEY PAWS

January 20, 2025

Tammy Boyd of Monessen talks with Mon Valley Paws member Elmer Spiker of Fairhope as the organization held a grand opening Saturday for its new office in the veterinary area of Pet Supplies Plus in Ro...

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State Rep. Matthew Gergely passes away

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 20, 2025

The McKeesport Democrat was hospitalized after a health emergency and had to miss his swearing-in ceremony. Democratic colleagues announced Sunday night that state Rep. Matthew Gergely, D-McKeesport, ...

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Snow clears out — dangerous cold moves in

January 20, 2025

Mon Valley residents will feel the harshest wind chills Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. By JEFF HIMLER TribLive Snow falling on Sunday in Southwestern Pennsylvania was the prelude to an Arctic blast w...

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Carroll Township theft suspects sought

January 20, 2025

The Carroll Township Police Department is attempting to identify two suspects in connection with a stolen car and thefts from other vehicles Thursday in the Donora Road area. According to a Carroll Po...

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Mon River Arts to launch its own talent academy

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 20, 2025

Instruction in voice, dance and acting will be offered through April 6. For Mon Valley families who want to strengthen their children’s artistic skills, Mon River Arts might have what they’re looking ...

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EF approves changes to academic requirements

By SARAH PELLIS

January 20, 2025

They will go into effect for the 2025-26 school year. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mary Carole Perry gave some educational updates and discussed changes in the program of study for the 2025-26 high sc...