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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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ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Funds secured for local communities

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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LEOPARDS ADVANCE IN PIAA TOURNAMENT

March 9, 2026

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

By By ED MAHON Spotlight PA

March 9, 2026

The new proposal would also ban ownership of pharmacy licenses by corporate middlemen accused of driving pharmacy closures. HARRISBURG — Some Pennsylvania lawmakers want to give the state’s top prosec...

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TUESDAY

March 9, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Forward Township and White Oak in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

Around The Valley

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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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...

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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...

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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...

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Cook leads Bucs past Red Sox, 9-7

By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive

March 9, 2026

BRADENTON, Fla. — Billy Cook was one of the feel-good stories among Pittsburgh Pirates September call-ups in 2024, as the outfielder made his major-league debut and had five extra-base hits and eight ...

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...

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Dotty Jean ‘Jean’ Washowich – White Oak

March 6, 2026

Dotty Jean “Jean” Washowich, 90, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, just days after celebrating her 90th birthday, sur rounded by the f r iends and family who loved her dearly. Jean was born on ...