Judith “Judy” L. King Bruce, 85, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly at Penn Highlands Mon Valley on Jan. 10, 2025. Judy was born on July 12, 1939, in Belle Vernon and was the daughter of the late A...

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) 6:30 p.m. - TN — Minnesota at Maryland 6:30 p.m. - FS1 — UCLA at Rutgers 7 p.m. - ACCN — Boston College at Notre Dame 7 p.m. - CBSSN — American U. at Loyola (Md.) 9 p.m. - CBS...

2005 • Belle Vernon Area senior Ava Nickens owns a bright, outgoing persona, but behind her gleaming smile and articulate expressions lies a toughness and a winning attitude. Nickens has been known to...

EF freshmen get win in return to action After three weeks off, the Elizabeth Forward freshman basketball team earned a 5736 win on the road at Albert Gallatin Friday. Jack Crovak led the Warriors with...

ATLANTA (AP) — Flight cancellations piled up and officials warned of continuing dangerous roads Saturday in the wake of a winter storm that brought biting cold and wet snow to the U.S. South, leading ...

A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired. “It’s horrible when you re...

FAMILY FEATURES Winter can bring plenty of opportunities for cozy gatherings with loved ones and these moments can be bright spots during cold months. However, spending more time indoors means more ch...

Additional High-Risk Groups In the U.S., some additional groups of people are at higher risk of respiratory viruses, according to the CDC. n People in rural parts of the country: People who live in ru...

By DAVID A. LIEB AND GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Do you live in a red state, a blue state, or one where Republicans and Democrats share power? Your answer might provide the best indicator of what...

Editor’s note: An expanded list of regional property transfers runs in our electronic edition. ALLEGHENY COUNTY CLAIRTON Mark David Corbin to Juan Erira Charfuelan at 633 Delaware Ave. for $125,000. D...

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com With the new year here, and the holidays in the past, it can be hard for nonprofits and organizations to get volunteers. Mon Valley Meals on Wheels locations are am...

“Bettis— Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off” by Brian Butko and Sue Morris was published in 2024 by the Senator John Heinz History Center. Today, any discussion about flying will center around cancele...

The governor wants federal regulators to force the state’s power grid to lower prices before a projected cost spike this summer. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians could face higher electricity bills if fede...

It will aid with programs in the California Area School District and the California Academy of Learning Charter School. Pennsylvania has awarded more than half a million dollars in grant funding to he...

A dislodged piece of plexiglass was hanging precariously from the Charleroi building. Charleroi firefighters helped the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority avoid a potential safety risk on Friday. Fire C...

People with memories of growing up in the borough are invited to share their stories and photos. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The North Belle Vernon Historical Society is working to create a ...

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

• Deanne Vasquez, 56, of Elizabeth was charged with intimidating a witness/victim with false or misleading testimony after an alleged incident Dec. 25, court records state. • Joseph Rush, 60, of Eliza...

Cam Epps and Drew Cook combine for 49 points to lead South Allegheny to 81-38 win at South Park. Everyone thought Friday’s Section 3-3A boys basketball clash between the top two teams, South Allegheny...

BVA forced 21 firsthalf turnovers to rout Greensburg Salem. Belle Vernon head coach Joe Salvino couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the first half of Section 3-4A play Friday night. The Leopard...