Sarah Pellis

Arrest made in stabbing at game - Mon Valley Independent Classes are canceled today in Ringgold School District, but counselors will be made available.

Charges have been filed against a 17-year-old arrested Sunday for a stabbing at a youth football game at Ringgold High School.

Arrest made in stabbing at game - Mon Valley Independent Classes are canceled today in Ringgold School District, but counselors will be made available.

One person was stabbed Sunday afternoon at a youth football game in Carroll Township.

RAD Pass adds new destinations, goes year-round - Mon Valley Independent The Allegheny Regional Asset District is using public money to expand the offerings at local cultural groups.

The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) announced Wednesday during a press conference at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh about the year-round expansion of its legacy RAD Pass program.

West Mifflin unveils community center plans - Mon Valley Independent The 30-acre project is expected to include a health and wellness center, an amphitheater, a banquet hall and more.

West Mifflin Borough Council met Thursday afternoon to announce the next phase of a new community center, amphitheater and more along Camp Hollow Road.

Who’s Gonna Close? The author expresses mixed feelings about the Pirates’ team, highlighting the strong pitching rotation and uncertainty around the closer position, evaluating options like Bednar and Santana.

Max Kellerman voice: "I want Santana".

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Reeling them in: Local groups kick off Lenten fish fry season - Mon Valley Independent Churches, fire departments and community organizations across the Valley heated up the fryers for the Ash Wednesday kickoff to the Lenten fish fry season.

Many locally owned bars and restaurants in the Valley also offer Lenten season menu specials, and I went to talk with some churches and fire departments yesterday about their individual fish fries.

Possible closures cause worry at PSU campuses - Mon Valley Independent Students and staff at Penn State’s Greater Allegheny campus in McKeesport are concerned about their future studies and jobs.

A day after learning Penn State University plans to close some of its branch campuses, and as a Penn State alum and reporter, I talked to students and staff at the Greater Allegheny campus in McKeesport.

BVA’s Valentine’s Dance brings LifeSkills students together - Mon Valley Independent Students from several area schools take part in the event each year.

BVA LifeSkills’ annual Valentine’s Dance was full of fun and laughter Thursday morning, with more than 180 students from LifeSkills classes at area schools celebrating in the Belle Vernon Area High School gymnasium.

Making little hearts smile: SPHS Child Learning Center collecting Valentine’s Day cards from across the country - Mon Valley Independent The Monessen center is collecting Valentine’s Day cards from all 50 states.

SPHS Child Learning Center in Monessen is celebrating love this month by participating in Hearts Across America as a special Valentine’s Day project.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 💕 I wanted to share some fun Valentine stories from this week for your enjoyment.

The auditorium at Elizabeth Forward Middle School will come to life this weekend with the production of “Annie Jr.”

All tickets are $10 and can be purchased at eftheaterarts.org.

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Podcast seeks to lift stigma on mental health issues - Mon Valley Independent “The Gaster Girls,” originally from Elizabeth, talk about their lives in an effort to help others.

Two Elizabeth natives are relying on their experiences with mental health to try to spread awareness in a unique way: through a podcast.

Meals on Wheels delivers hot food and so much more - Mon Valley Independent By SARAH PELLIS

Mon Valley Meals on Wheels and other Meals on Wheels locations are among places that are always desperately looking for volunteers — delivering prepared food to people, mostly the elderly, who have a hard time getting out of their homes.

O Christmas Tree: Choosing live trees a family tradition for many - Mon Valley Independent Whether buying one from a local business or chopping one down from a tree farm, live Christmas trees are as popular as ever.

Merry Christmas Eve everyone, and I would like to share a fun story that I did for the Mon Valley Independent's edition today.

Christmas trees are a family tradition for people all over the world, especially in the Mon Valley.

Davis addresses former Century III Mall area - Mon Valley Independent The lieutenant governor discussed the state’s role in replacing the once popular shopping center with new economic opportunities.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited the former Century III Mall site Thursday morning to highlight state investment into rehabilitating the property, discussing the state’s role in replacing the once popular shopping center with new economic opportunities.

White Oak Athletic board struggling with lack of volunteers, building upkeep - Mon Valley Independent The volunteers approached borough council to ask for help.

Members of White Oak’s Athletic Association addressed council at Monday’s workshop meeting about the problems they are having as volunteers.

‘Coin battle’ at Central Elementary raises cash for Meals on Wheels - Mon Valley Independent Classes at Central Elementary School competed to bring in the largest donations.

Elizabeth Forward School District’s Central Elementary students gave back to their community in a unique way this week.

Area filmmaker to premiere horror feature film at the Lindsay Theater in Sewickley As part of its Emerging Filmmakers Showcase, The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley will premiere “House of Tears” — written and directed by Pittsburgh area writer and director Josh Poe &m...

For once, not my article to post, but some awesome background on @darealhanyolo.bsky.social ‘s movie premiering this week in Pittsburgh. Check it out!

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Ashes to action: EF continues to rebuild after devastating fire - Mon Valley Independent Superintendent Keith Konyk gave a tour of the progress to the Mon Valley Independent.

Nearly two years since a fire caused major damage to Elizabeth Forward High School, excavation and preliminary construction is underway as the district continues to move forward.

Mon Valley Paws thanks donors, hands out awards - Mon Valley Independent The nonprofit aids people and organizations that rescue animals and provide health care for them.

Mon Valley Paws held its annual Giveback Celebration at Foster House II on Tuesday to thank donors and the shelters they are partnered with during 2024.

EF’s ‘Pass the Turkey’ drive feeds 64 families - Mon Valley Independent The program created by Crista Scalfari has been helping area residents for a full decade.

The 10th annual “Pass the Turkey” initiative that feeds K-12 families for Thanksgiving took place Monday at Elizabeth Forward Middle School.

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