MVI holiday schedule

The Mon Valley Independent will not produce a print or electronic edition on Wednesday in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. We will resume our regular publication schedule Thursday. Only our newsroom staff will be here Wednesday evening to prepare Thursday’s print edition.

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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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SANTA VISITS DONORA LIBRARY

December 24, 2024

The Donora Public Library celebrated the holiday season Dec. 18 with a kids Christmas party. Shown with Santa is Lylith Seek of Donora. All of the youngsters in attendance received a treat bag that in...

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Monessen OKs budget for 2025

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 24, 2024

Property taxes will remain steady as the city finishes 2024 with a $25K deficit. Monessen council unanimously approved the city’s final budget for 2025, which does not include an increase in property ...

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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 ...