Members of the Elizabeth Forward basketball and soccer teams, along with the basketball coaching staff, traveled to the Convocation Center Wednesday to watch Clarion’s Alyssa Terza, an EF alum, play f...

Mon Valley Alliance is hosting the program in collaboration with Catholic Charities Pittsburgh. The Mon Valley Business Resource Center, which officially opened in November, has launched one of its fi...

Police say the couple was involved in break-ins at 11 establishments. State police charged a Mon Valley man and woman with burglarizing 11 area bars in 2023. David Alan Rice, 33, of Charleroi is charg...

A lot of advanced math skills are needed to design a diverging diamond interchange project. Belle Vernon Area High School hosted PennDOT officials Friday morning to show students what’s happening behi...

A watch is already in effect as temperatures are expected to plunge well below zero. The Public Utility Commission has alerted Pennsylvania residents to be prepared for extreme cold that is being fore...

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to the Rotary. For the MVI Five Belle Vernon Rotary Club members wer...

The student posted a video of himself taunting Tony DiCenzo after Thursday night’s basketball game. A student is facing full disciplinary consequences from Baldwin-Whitehall School District following ...

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...

To the Editor: At first glance, the phrase, “the rule of law” appears to be self-explanatory: the law is the rule we live by; and that is true. But a more expanded definition of the rule of law is the...

Whether it was Will Rogers or Tony Soprano, the old advice of “buy land, God’s not making any more of it” is good real estate advice, but it’s hardly an iron law. First of all, God does make more land...

The former Leopard is the offensive line coach for Notre Dame, who will face Ohio State Monday in the title game. For a man who has already experienced so many peaks over his career, Monday may soon p...

We want to give a big thank you to every public works employee who had to brave frigid temperatures, winds and snowstorms to keep us safe these past few weeks. We’re super grateful to every emergency ...

The Mt. Pleasant girls turned up the defense in the third quarter and the offense tagged along in a 40-23 home victory Friday night against visiting Yough in Section 3-AAAA action. The victory avenges...

After the McKeesport and Laurel Highlands boys’ basketball squads were deadlocked at 14 at the end of one, the Tigers turned the tide and grabbed the momentum in the middle quarters with a 43-24 scori...

Serra Catholic needed a few extra minutes but was able to pull out a thrilling non-section win in what could be a Class 1A playoff preview Friday. The Eagles outscored Nazareth Prep, 9-6, in overtime ...

Alex Nedeljkovic became the second goaltender in Pittsburgh Penguins history to score a goal during a 5-2 victory against the host Buffalo Sabres on Friday at Key-Bank Center. His score came on an emp...

Coming into Friday night’s Section 3-5A matchup between Thomas Jefferson and Peters Township, both teams were heading in opposite directions. The Jaguars entered the game on a four-game losing streak,...

3x3 BASKETBALL (WOMEN) 2 p.m. - TRUTV — Unrivaled Basketball League: Phantom vs. Laces, Medley, Fla. 3 p.m. - TRUTV — Unrivaled Basketball League: Lunar Owls vs. Rose, Medley, Fla. COLLEGE BASKETBALL ...

FAMILY FEATURES Living a happier, healthier life often begins in the kitchen. From lunches on the go to sit-down family meals, keeping flavor at the center of your meal planning is key to maintaining ...

IFAMILY FEATURES f blustery conditions are giving you the blues, come inside from the cold for a winter warmup in the comfort of your own kitchen. Cold-weather favorites that are baked, roasted or slo...