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ALLEGHENY COUNTY

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The money will go toward public safety, infrastructure and parks and recreation projects. State Sen. Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, announced last week that he and other local state lawmakers helped sec...

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McKeesport firefighters respond to house fire

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The McKeesport Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday, rescuing two cats in the process. According to McKeesport Deputy Fire Chief Geno Esken, the department responded to the fire around 11:55 a.m...

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Leopards advance in PIAA tournament

March 9, 2026

Belle Vernon freshman Lyla McConnell (3) leaps into the arms of teammate Saylor Lee as the Leopards claimed the second state playoff victory in program history with a 58-46 win Saturday at Clearfield....

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Drug plan middlemen are facing new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

March 9, 2026

The new proposal would also ban ownership of pharmacy licenses by corporate middlemen accused of driving pharmacy closures. By ED MAHON Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Some Pennsylvania lawmakers want to gi...

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Semi-pro team asks to use Monessen’s football stadium

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The PA Dawgz would host four games in May & June. Representatives of PA Dawgz Football are seeking permission to use Monessen City School District’s stadium for football games. The semi-professional f...

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Workshop series offered for local entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 9, 2026

The three-part series is being presented by the cfsbank Business Resource Center. Local entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders looking to sharpen their skills and grow their organizations will have a new...

Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports

BVA claims first PIAA victory since 1998

By JEREMY SELLEW

March 9, 2026

Blackhawk is up next after Saturday’s win over Clearfield. For the first time in 28 seasons, the Belle Vernon girls basketball team is moving on in the PIAA playoffs. The Leopards (23-4) put on a rebo...

Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports

PLAYOFF ROUNDUP

EF eliminated by Slippery Rock

By JEREMY SELLEW

March 9, 2026

Four Warriors fouled out in the 54-46 road loss. Slippery Rock closed Saturdays game with a strong fourth quarter to defeat Elizabeth Forward, 54-46, in a PIAA Class 4A first-round girls matchup. Slip...

Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports

Vulcans edge Gannon in PSAC Tournament finals

March 9, 2026

Jordyn Buchanan’s three late free throws made the difference. For the Mon Valley Independent Jordyn Buchanan calmly sank three free throws with 2.1 seconds remaining, lifting California (Pa.) to an 80...

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PIAA upset ends TJ’s season

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

Manheim Central used a methodical approach to claim a 43-41 victory. Saturday’s PIAA Class 5A contest between Thomas Jefferson and Manheim Central had the feel of a classic March Madness upset. The vi...

Obituaries

Ronald John Kolowitz – Belle Vernon

March 9, 2026

Ronald John Kolowitz, “Pappy,” 78, Belle Vernon, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday , March 7, 2026, with his family near his side. Ron was born in Allentown Pa., on Jan. 7, 1948. He was the s...

Obituaries

Bettie L. Buzalka – Monongahela

March 7, 2026

Bettie L. Buzalka, 98, of Monongahela, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursd a y , March 5, 2026, at her home sur rounded by her family. She was born at home on the family fa...