Trump has unleashed chaos by distraction upon the international community. That’s no accident

By By LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The Saudis are furious. The Danes are scrambling. Colombia has backed down. Mexico and Canada stand in a purgatory between tariff wars with the US and … not. China has retaliated, launching a trade war between the economic superpowers. The Brits, long proud of their “special relationship” with the United States, are leaning into their tradition of quiet diplomacy.

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CROWD CHEERS GLADIATORS INTO PIAA TITLE GAME

March 24, 2025

A large crowd of South Allegheny fans turned out Saturday at Canon-McMillan to support the Gladiators in their PIAA semifinal matchup with Aliquippa. SA claimed a 36-31 victory and will face Philadelp...

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BVA taking class rank survey

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 24, 2025

The school district is talking about replacing its current system. Belle Vernon Area School District conducted a community survey to gather feedback about the current high school class rank system, af...

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Pigeon Creek Watershed Association beautifying Valley

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 24, 2025

The organization is planting trees and picking up trash. The Pigeon Creek Watershed Association is making progress one step — or in this case one tree — at a time. Last week, PCWA held a live stake pl...

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End of federal relief money to hurt some Pa. municipalities

March 24, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal includes $10M for a fund that assists financially distressed local governments. By MIN XIAN Spotlight PA State College STATE COLLEGE — The Shapiro administration ex...

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‘Annie Jr.’ brings comics star to California stage

Photos by Heather Hart For the Mon Valley Independent

March 24, 2025

Eva Kelly was Annie and Anthony Ruddle was Sandy in California Area School District’s production of “Annie Jr.”