Sopcak wins in Fallowfield
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May 21, 2025

Sopcak wins in Fallowfield

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 

Republican incumbent Joe Sopcak secured a win in Tuesday’s primary election and will face newcomer David M. Diess in November in hopes of securing another term as a supervisor in Fallowfield Township.

WINTRY WALK AT MINGO CREEK PARK
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March 18, 2026
Lena Coltogirone of Monessen smiles as she walks her dogs, Gus and Cherry, across a snow-covered bridge at Mingo Creek County Park on a chilly Tuesday afternoon. Cherry, at right, wears a jacket to ke...
Protesters demand answers from council
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WEST MIFFLIN
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 18, 2026
They claim they were peacefully marching when a confrontation with police led to criminal charges. Frustrations and grievances were aired during Tuesday’s West Mifflin council meeting regarding a demo...
Police chief reports 17 ICE arrests in Glassport
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
March 18, 2026
Shawn DeVerse told council that agents will be returning to the borough. Glassport Police Chief Shawn DeVerse told council and residents that Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations have been i...
Election districts may be consolidated before primary
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 18, 2026
California, Charleroi, Donora, Fallowfield Township and Monongahela would be affected by the proposed changes. Fewer polling places — but officials say more efficiency — could be coming to parts of th...
RIBBON CUTTING FOR SUPERBODIES BY NAT
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March 18, 2026
Submitted The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of celebrating a ribbon cutting for Superbodies by Nat at its new location in North Charleroi. From the early morning workouts to...
MCKEESPORT AREA HONORS STUDENT ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
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March 18, 2026
The McKeesport Area School District recently honored Student Athletes of the Month during last month’s school board meeting. Honored were Madison Brown for volleyball; Mahiya Brown, bowling/swim; Kamd...