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Snap to it: ‘The Addams Family’ is coming to West Mifflin

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 10, 2026

West Mifflin Area High School’s Theater Department will premiere “The Addams Family,” the school’s spring musical, on Thursday. West Mifflin Area High School will present a comical feast that embraces...

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State lawmakers call for action as gas prices soar

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 10, 2026

Members of both parties are calling on Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate the rapid rise. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have led to a noticeable rise in gas prices across Pennsylvania, pro...

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VALLEY ENJOYS EARLY TASTE OF SPRING

March 10, 2026

Jordan Sadler, 9, of Charleroi was enjoying the sunny and warm temperatures Monday evening as he rode his bike at the Charleroi Area School District campus. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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Forward Twp. OKs resolution to stay eligible for blight help

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 10, 2026

Supervisor Amy Cline said the township doesn’t have “clusters of blight,” but it’s still a concern. In a brief and cordial meeting Monday, Forward Township supervisors unanimously approved a resolutio...

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White Oak council eyes effects of reassessment

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 10, 2026

Allegheny County hasn’t conducted a property tax reassessment since 2012. With a reassessment being considered in Allegheny County, White Oak council discussed the potential outcomes during Monday’s w...

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Justice Department, Live Nation reach monopoly case settlement

March 10, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for consumers t...

MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports

Griffin delivers key hit as Bucs beat Yankees

March 10, 2026

MLB’s top prospect continues push to make opening day roster. TribLive Keyed by a run-scoring double by top prospect Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees, 5-3, in sprin...

NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports

Steelers trade for and sign Pittman Jr.

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive

March 10, 2026

For the second consecutive March, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired a high-profile name on the veteran wide receiver market — just not so via free agency. For the second year in a row, too, this target...

MLB, Sports

MLB NOTEBOOK

March 10, 2026

Braves’ Wentz to miss season with torn ACL NORTH PORT, Florida (AP) — One awkward step has cost Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz the 2026 season. The club said Monday that Wentz tore the ...

NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports

Revenue-sharing era reshapes strategy at Pitt, Duquesne

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive

March 10, 2026

College coaches are cutting to the chase when courting student-athletes, centering their recruiting pitches around revenue-sharing compensation. Behind the scenes, administrators scramble to ensure th...

Obituaries

Nicholas William Kuzemka

March 10, 2026

STUART, FLA. With sorrow and deep love, our family mourns the passing of Nicholas William Kuzemka, 84 (Colo nel, ret. USAF), of Stuart, Fla., who died Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. He is survived by his belo...

Obituaries

Ronald John Kolowitz

March 10, 2026

BELLE VERNON Ronald John Kolowitz, “Pappy,” 78, Belle Vernon, peacefully passed away at home on Saturd a y , March 7, 2026, with his family near his side. Ron was born in Allentown Pa., on Jan. 7, 194...