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April 1, 2025

VALLEY GRAPEVINE Mon Valley Nurses accepting scholarship applications/to meet

NAMI McKeesport sets April meeting

The Mon Valley Nurses Association awards a monetary scholarship each year to a deserving senior student who is pursuing a nursing career. Interested students are encouraged to apply now by calling 724-872-8865. Applications must be received by April 30.

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Tenn. firefighters get gift from NBV Fire Department

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 5, 2025

The North Belle Vernon Fire Department donated an air truck that it no longer uses. Bonds formed within fire departments run deep — especially those in the heart of small communities. The brotherhoods...

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MVI staff captures statewide advertising awards

April 5, 2025

Graphic artists Kayla Allen-Russo and Deb Pace garnered three first-place and one second-place award in the prestigious contest. By the MVI The Mon Valley Independent’s advertising graphic artist team...

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‘Titanic’ musical sets sail in McKeesport

April 5, 2025

Connor McGrew and Riley Sheposh perform a scene from “Titanic: The Musical” at McKeesport Area High School. The show will continue with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today. See more photos from bo...

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Crowd flocks to first night of Mon Valley Home Show

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 5, 2025

The event will continue today and tomorrow with a wide variety of businesses on hand. The Mon Valley Home Show had its 34th annual opening on Friday, showcasing many businesses for local residents to ...

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‘Under the Sea’ in Monessen

April 5, 2025

Kennedy Lindsay as Ariel sings with Londyn Johnson as Flounder during “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Friday night at Monessen High School. Another performance is set for 2 p.m. today. See more photos from b...

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350 career wins for Coach Hartman

April 5, 2025

The Frazier softball team surprised head coach Don Hartman with a celebration for his 350th career win. With the Commodores’ 15-0 victory Friday over visiting California Area, Hartman now has a career...

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Funding put on hold for tourism agency

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 2, 2025

Agency president Jeff Kotula said he was “blindsided” by the commissioners’ decision. The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency may not receive funding through future hotel tax reimbursements unt...

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McKeesport Area to vote on new AI policy

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 2, 2025

The district is incorporating recommendations from the state School Board Association. The McKeesport Area school board announced at Thursday’s meeting that they’re planning to adopt a new Artificial ...

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Cremation scandal victims urged to honor pets May 9

By By TAWNYA PANIZZI TribLive

May 2, 2025

An estimated 6,500 people trusted Patrick Vereb to take care of their animals’ remains. Tina Moore of Greensburg paid to have her cats — Pickle, Daisy and LaLa — cremated. She learned this week they m...

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Pirates fan who fell onto field is former SA football player

By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive

May 2, 2025

Kavan Markwood is in critical condition at a Pittsburgh hospital. The man who fell 21 feet over the Clemente Wall onto the right-field warning track at PNC Park has been identified as Kavan Markwood. ...

Obituaries

Anita Marie Ewing

May 2, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Anita Marie Ewing, 85, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. Anita was born Nov. 18, 1939, to Mary (Saksun) and Paul Gazi in Monessen. She was a graduate of Mon...