Charleroi firefighters try out sonar equipment on Mon River

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Charleroi firefighters headed to the river Friday to learn the ropes of using sonar equipment.

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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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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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VALLEY ENJOYS EARLY TASTE OF SPRING

March 10, 2026

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WEDNESDAY

March 10, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from the Monessen and Belle Vernon Area school boards in Wednesday’s MVI.

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March 10, 2026

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