Christmas magic in the air at Monessen Elementary

Dena Seykoski’s first-grade class at Monessen Elementary Center showed their excitement for the start of the holidays. The elementary school hosted Christmas parties on Friday and students wore pajamas on the last day of classes before the winter break. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Charleroi Regional Police officers promoted

December 21, 2024

Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter Porter swears in newly appointed Charleroi Regional Police Department sergeants Mike Leasure, Jackson Bucy, Walker Bakewell and Marcus Richardson. Jenn Codeluppi...

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Charleroi Regional Police officers sworn in

December 21, 2024

Kepler Rhoden and Alan Anderson were officially sworn in as officers with the Charleroi Regional Police Department by Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter during a regional police board meeting. Jen...

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Ringgold School District superintendent gets five-year contract extension

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 21, 2024

The school board also promoted high school Principal Greg Seraceni to assistant superintendent. The Ringgold School Board extended Superintendent Randall Skrinjorich’s contract for five years and prom...

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Are lobbyist emails to lawmakers public records? A Pennsylvania court will decide

By ByANGELACOULOUMBIS Spotlight PA

December 21, 2024

Spotlight PA sued after the Pennsylvania Senate refused to turn over emails between lawmakers and lobbyists. HARRISBURG — As the Pennsylvania legislature prepared to pass sweeping updates to the state...

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Little Things for Little People helps more than 125 local families for Christmas

December 21, 2024

The program is sponsored by the Belle Vernon Area Ministerium. For the MVI The Little Things for Little People program, sponsored by the Belle Vernon Area Ministerium, helped more than 125 families du...