Sarah Pellis
@sarahpellis.bsky.social
writer, reporter, journalist 🤪
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.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Charges have been filed against a 17-year-old arrested Sunday for a stabbing at a youth football game at Ringgold High School.
One person was stabbed Sunday afternoon at a youth football game in Carroll Township.
Arrest made in stabbing at game - Mon Valley Independent
Classes are canceled today in Ringgold School District, but counselors will be made available.
www.monvalleyindependent.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
One person was stabbed Sunday afternoon at a youth football game in Carroll Township.
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.
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.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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 Borough Council met Thursday afternoon to announce the next phase of a new community center, amphitheater and more along Camp Hollow Road.
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.
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March 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
West Mifflin Borough Council met Thursday afternoon to announce the next phase of a new community center, amphitheater and more along Camp Hollow Road.
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.
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.
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March 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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.
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.
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.
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February 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 💕 I wanted to share some fun Valentine stories from this week for your enjoyment.
February 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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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All tickets are $10 and can be purchased at eftheaterarts.org.
www.monvalleyindependent.com/2025/02/06/e...
February 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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.
www.monvalleyindependent.com/2025/02/06/e...
All tickets are $10 and can be purchased at eftheaterarts.org.
www.monvalleyindependent.com/2025/02/06/e...
Two Elizabeth natives are relying on their experiences with mental health to try to spread awareness in a unique way: through a podcast.
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.
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January 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Two Elizabeth natives are relying on their experiences with mental health to try to spread awareness in a unique way: through a podcast.
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.
Meals on Wheels delivers hot food and so much more - Mon Valley Independent
By SARAH PELLIS
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January 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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.
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.
Christmas trees are a family tradition for people all over the world, especially in the Mon Valley.
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.
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December 24, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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.
Christmas trees are a family tradition for people all over the world, especially in the Mon Valley.
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.
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.
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December 13, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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.
Members of White Oak’s Athletic Association addressed council at Monday’s workshop meeting about the problems they are having as volunteers.
White Oak Athletic board struggling with lack of volunteers, building upkeep - Mon Valley Independent
The volunteers approached borough council to ask for help.
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December 12, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Members of White Oak’s Athletic Association addressed council at Monday’s workshop meeting about the problems they are having as volunteers.
Elizabeth Forward School District’s Central Elementary students gave back to their community in a unique way this week.
‘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.
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December 11, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Elizabeth Forward School District’s Central Elementary students gave back to their community in a unique way this week.
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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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...
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December 10, 2024 at 4:26 AM
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!
triblive.com/local/sewick...
triblive.com/local/sewick...
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.
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.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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 held its annual Giveback Celebration at Foster House II on Tuesday to thank donors and the shelters they are partnered with during 2024.
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.
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December 4, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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.
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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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.
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November 26, 2024 at 8:47 PM
The 10th annual “Pass the Turkey” initiative that feeds K-12 families for Thanksgiving took place Monday at Elizabeth Forward Middle School.
www.monvalleyindependent.com/2024/11/26/e...
www.monvalleyindependent.com/2024/11/26/e...