Kelly held in high esteem by former coaches

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive

Leadership, commitment, dedication, concern for fellow teammates — those were among the several dozen categories Mark Jackson used to annually evaluate his baseball players at Point Park.

It was a straightforward method for assessing the character of his team.

In 1999, Jackson returned a veteran squad of players from a Pioneers club that had just competed in the NAIA College World Series.

Yet ahead of the ’99 campaign, despite having no shortage of leaders and veterans, Jackson was floored upon...

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Spreading kindness in honor of Mister Rogers

March 19, 2026

Kalani Thompson, 4, of Monessen reaches for markers while creating a “name cloud” craft during a “Spread Kindness” event at the Rostraver Public Library on Wednesday. The program, held in celebration ...

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Gas prices surge in Pa., costs could rise even more

March 19, 2026

The ongoing conflict with Iran has driven gas prices to nearly $4 per gallon in the state and some analysts are predicting they’ll go even higher as summer. approaches. Staff and wire reports Gas pric...

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MMVTA workshop prepares leaders for higher contributions

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 19, 2026

Th Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority provides service to 21 member communities in Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. For many Mid Mon Valley residents, the local bus isn’t just transportati...

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Washington Township considers new fire escrow ordinance

March 19, 2026

Washington Township supervisors agreed to advertise the ordinance. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Washington Township supervisors moved forward with enacting an ordinance to clarify how insuran...

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MMVTA workshop prepares leaders for higher contributions

March 19, 2026

By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter tbrown@yourmvi.com For many Mid Mon Valley residents, the local bus isn’t just transportation — it’s how they get to work, doctor’s appointments and school. And while c...

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‘Anything Goes’ sets sail at South Allegheny

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 19, 2026

South Allegheny High School students will present three performances of the Tonywinning musical by Cole Porter. All aboard! Set sail with South Allegheny High School’s spring musical “Anything Goes” t...