Valley Independent

Hanukkah is a happy celebration in Jewish homes. Full Story »

A Fayette County woman who underwent partial amputations because she sat with her legs folded under her for as long as 12 hours while passed out drunk claims a doctor overlooked an acute medical condition because she was intoxicated. Full Story »

Southwest Regional Police are looking for a Belle Vernon man wanted on rape and assault charges. Full Story »

In two weeks, council was able to turn an estimated $80,000 deficit in its proposed 2010 budget into a surplus that could be used to create a financial reserve for the first time in several years in the borough. Full Story »

Donations are down and Capt. Michael Jung is worried there won't be enough toys to give to local children this Christmas . Full Story »

Denise Kuhn remains president of the Ringgold School Board as a result of Wednesday's reorganization meeting. Full Story »

A woman on her way to a bingo game in North Belle Vernon Wednesday was struck by a car while crossing Broad Avenue. Full Story »

Recent references to The Daily Republican, an excellent community newspaper in this Mid-Mon Valley for many years before ceasing publication, sparked inquiries from many readers. Full Story »

Some 150 Brownsville area properties owned by an Allegheny County real estate speculator will go up for tax sale in the spring, barring another judge's order prohibiting it. Full Story »

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP - The board of commissioners Wednesday fired a police officer for "conduct unbecoming of an officer." Full Story »