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March 18, 2025

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SUNSHINE WEEK IS AN ANNUAL March observation that celebrates the importance of shedding light in the darkness, and the Mon Valley Independent takes the Sunshine Act, the public’s right to know and the First Amendment very seriously.

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Customers say final goodbyes as Joann Fabrics shuts down

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 25, 2025

Many of them made one last visit Thursday to the Rostraver Township store. Long-time employees of Joann Fabrics in Rostraver Township are more than co-workers — they are a tight-knit family. The bonds...

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Monessen adds another code enforcement officer

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

Council voted unanimously to hire Joseph Volpe, who previously held the same position in Donora. Monessen hired another part-time code enforcement officer during Thursday’s council meeting. In a unani...

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Monaghan Foundation donation

April 25, 2025

The Edward V. Monaghan Charitable Youth Foundation, a nonprofit organization, donated to His Place Coffee Community and More and its Full Potential Project. Located in Monessen, His Place, in addition...

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Sparks fall on EFHS classroom

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

District officials say students were quickly evacuated from the area. A video posted to Facebook Thursday afternoon showed sparks coming from the ceiling of an Elizabeth Forward High School classroom ...

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Labor secretary highlights workforce development funds

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

Nancy Walker visited the Boys & Girls Club’s teen center Thursday in McKeesport. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker toured the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania...

Several primary battles are on the ballot in Westmoreland County

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Primary Election 2025

Several primary battles are on the ballot in Westmoreland County

By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

Mon Valley voters will see primary election battles on May 20 in multiple offices — from judicial and county executive posts to mayoral and school board seats. Only those registered as Democrats or Re...

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Primary Election 2025

Several primary battles are on the ballot in Westmoreland County

By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

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Semi-annual sale today at Donora library

April 25, 2025

Donora Public Library will continue its semi-annual book sale from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. today. Shelves packed with mysteries, love stories and child adventures are available for sale. Hundreds of D...

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Peace Pole dedication honors Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick

April 25, 2025

The ceremony was held last Saturday at Monessen City Park. For the MVI Under a clear sky, a spirit of unity and reflection filled Monessen City Park last Saturday as the community gathered for a speci...

Drug court moves into new era; founding judge honored

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Drug court moves into new era; founding judge honored

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

April 25, 2025

Westmoreland County’s drug court has entered a new era. Its two founding judges, who have presided over the program since its inception a decade ago, have now relinquished their roles in the program t...

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Glassport

April 25, 2025

• Daniel Justin Kloshen, 29, of McKeesport was charged with theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception stemming from an alleged incident Oct. 12, 2023, court records state. • Brandon Joseph Lewis...