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MONESSEN SENIOR CENTER BINGO

March 17, 2026

Barbara Croushore of Rostraver Township marks numbers on her card Monday during afternoon bingo at the Monessen Senior Center in the Knights of Columbus building. The center hosts bingo for seniors at...

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Celebration of Donora’s 125th birthday starts Friday

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 17, 2026

A dance party will be the first of many events to mark the historic year. Donora will celebrate its 125th birthday the way any proud hometown should — with music, dancing, community gatherings and a r...

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Takeover of sewage authority continues

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 17, 2026

Commissioners voted Monday to transfer more than $8.3 million in debt. Commissioners approved two motions Monday to proceed with taking over the Rostraver Township Sewage Authority, following their de...

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White Oak receives grant money for blight demolition

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 17, 2026

Four homes are targeted to be brought down. Several projects were discussed during White Oak council’s workshop and regular meeting Monday. The borough received a $35,000 grant from Allegheny County t...

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Ethnic intimidation charges are filed after DUI arrest

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 17, 2026

A man from New York has been charged with ethnic intimidation after assaulting a state trooper who arrested him for DUI in South Huntington Township early Monday. Enayet Hossain, 47, of Richmond Hill,...

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Man charged with assault, criminal trespass

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 17, 2026

A Monessen man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he broke into an apartment and assaulted a woman during a domestic dispute earlier this month. Giovonie Isbell, 21, is charged with bu...