EVERY YEAR, THE NATIONAL Network to End Domestic Violence conducts a survey of those seeking help. It is not a total for the year. It is a snapshot of one day. How many people reached out? How many pe...

Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena doesn’t believe there are enough votes for Sara Innamorato’s plan. A proposed property tax increase in Allegheny County likely does not have the votes to ...

A large crowd turned out Saturday morning to participate in the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital Foundation Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk at the HealthPlex in Rostraver Township. See more p...

It was transported to first responders in Tennessee and North Carolina. Charleroi Fire Department knows the importance of giving back — its firefighters do it every day when the alarm sounds in one of...

Borough officials are hoping the measures will help reduce a rat problem. In an effort to crack down on at least one of the causes of the rat problem currently plaguing Donora’s streets and some house...

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...

Monessen High School welcomed six new members to its Wall of Fame on Saturday. Media/entertainment honoree Melanie Monaghan Bradburn was with her daughters, Quinn and Brecklynn Bradburn and her husban...

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...

IS A PRIVATE FACEBOOK PAGE a public record? It’s a complicated question — so complicated that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is being asked to decide. The line between public and private isn’t as blac...

“Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it.” — Jonathan Swift, 1710 I am old enough to remember predictions of the glorious promise of the internet, which optimists declared would usher in...

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...

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...

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 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...

The freezes “are largely responsible” for the improved numbers on most campuses. The board governing Pennsylvania’s 10 stateowned universities is asking for a 6.5% increase, or $40.3 million more, in ...