No. 11 Rams upset No. 6 Blackhawk, will face EF next

By JEREMY SELLEW

Tyler Fisher twirled a gem and Paul Dzyak and Demetri Lowe each drove in a pair of runs.

The Ringgold Rams pulled the stunner in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs Wednesday, knocking off No. 6-seeded Blackhawk, 9-5, to set up a quarterfinal matchup against section rival Elizabeth Forward.

Gavin Angotti set the table with three hits and three runs scored out of the top spot in the order and Tyler Fisher got the win on the mound for Ringgold.

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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...