Saints Joachim and Anne Youth Ministry helps others

Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Youth Ministry recently sorted and distributed more than 80 holiday food bags for those in need this holiday season at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth. Shown, from left, are volunteers Leo Siemon, Nathan Bloomer, Joseph Giunta (in the back), Joshua Garfolo, Maureen Giunta and Lily Shimmel. Submitted

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Scrutiny, secrecy defined Pa. debates on how to spend opioid settlement billions

By By ED MAHON Spotlight PA

December 30, 2024

Decisions made by a powerful state oversight board could shape spending decisions for years to come. HARRISBURG — This was a crucial year for opioid settlement money in Pennsylvania. For the first tim...

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GoFundMe drive set up for Monongahela fire victims

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 30, 2024

Kristy Johnson and her six children weren’t home at the time of the fire Friday evening. A GoFundMe has been launched for a family of seven who lost their possessions in a fire that ravaged their home...

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HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT TICKETS

December 30, 2024

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McKeesport Area School District plans improvements to high school

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 30, 2024

The entrance will be upgraded to increase safety, and new auditorium lights will be installed. Improvements are coming to McKeesport Area High School, including an upgrade to the entrance area and new...

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TUESDAY

December 30, 2024

Don’t miss the latest from Monessen and Rostraver Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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SPORTS

December 30, 2024

Crosby milestone Sidney Crosby is now the Penguins’ career leader in assists.