The cost is being covered by Olympus Energy as part of the agreement for locating a well pad in the township. Elizabeth Township and Blaine Hill Fire Departments are going to have a new $579,699.79 tr...

More than 1,000 people turned out for Community Fest. North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park hosted Community Fest — one of its largest events ever — over the weekend. More than 1,000 people swung by ...

An Aerosmith tribute band marked the 50th anniversary of the show at Renziehausen Park. About a thousand people gathered Saturday on the lawn in front of the Renziehausen Park Bandshell to enjoy an ev...

Jon Anderson plans to provide a list of the university’s accomplishments each fall. Jon Anderson president of PennWest University, recently released an announcement celebrating his first 100 days over...

Friday was trick-or-treat night at James Weir Stadium as Belle Vernon Area hosted Laurel Highlands. From left are Peyton Kenny, Camden Kenny, Ryder Kenny, Zy’air Zampatti, Rylee Kenny, Rayden Kenny an...

Charlie Nigut and Mia Valerio are this year’s homecoming king and queen at Elizabeth Forward High School. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent

They will continue until the plant’s projected shutdown date of Feb. 25. Christmas will not be nearly as merry for Corelle Brand employees who were notified Thursday of when layoffs will begin as Anch...

Township officials are going to review the current ordinance to find a solution for next month. Elizabeth Township commissioners addressed an issue with feral cats at this week’s meeting. Resident Fel...

Grants were announced for Charleroi Area Public Library and Carnegie Library of Homestead. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority awarded money to local organizations to improve their facili...

The elementary school students raised money through sponsorships gathered ahead of today’s event. For the MVI Regardless of whether the sun is shining, today will be a super bright day in the Elizabet...

The Monessen attraction focuses on tricks, treats and other holiday fun. It’s always spooky season at Castle Blood — and they always live up to the expectation of delivering tricks and treats. The Mon...

Players rallied outside an emergency school board meeting after tonight’s game with TJ was postponed. Ringgold has called off tonight’s football game while investigating unspecified allegations “that ...

The Steel Plate’s Russell Johnson will cook for Tennessee residents affected by Helene. Russell Johnson is packing a van to drive to rural Tennessee to do what he does best — cook and spread love thro...

The process will go to common pleas court after council voted 4-2 against Gib Szakal, who was the only applicant. Donora Council will let the Washington County Court of Common Pleas decide who to appo...

Donna Winkler was only 19 when she urged the mayor to host the mostly unknown rock group in 1974. Fifty years ago, a Port Vue resident made a couple phone calls that set up one of the largest concerts...

The club has contributed to the community in numerous ways since it was formed in 1924. The Women’s Club of Elizabeth held a 100th anniversary celebration dinner Oct. 4 at the Rock Run Inn for longtim...

The district recently hired a director of special education, who is expected to start shortly. The McKeesport Area School District discussed the need for more special education faculty during Thursday...

The funds will likely be used for paving, fire department equipment and demolition. Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer discussed potential uses for the $306,034 budget the city will receive from the Community D...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rescue teams plucked Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton on Thursday after the storm smashed through coastal communities where it tore homes into pieces,...

Tours are Saturday and Sunday, with an indoor encore performance on Thursday. By the MVI The McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center will host its 10th annual Living History Tour of the McKees...