CD of A Court 776

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Monessen 776 met Oct. 21 in the Epiphany of Our Lord Church Hall in Monessen. The rosary was recited by members before the meeting. Regent Debbie Genemore welcomed members and opened the meeting with the flag pledge and opening ode.

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Valley enjoys early taste of spring

March 10, 2026

Jordan Sadler, 9, of Charleroi was enjoying the sunny and warm temperatures Monday evening as he rode his bike at the Charleroi Area School District campus. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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State lawmakers call for action as gas prices soar

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 10, 2026

Members of both parties are calling on Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate the rapid rise. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have led to a noticeable rise in gas prices across Pennsylvania, pro...

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Forward Township OKs resolution to stay eligible for blight help

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 10, 2026

Supervisor Amy Cline said the township doesn’t have “clusters of blight,” but it’s still a concern. In a brief and cordial meeting Monday, Forward Township supervisors unanimously approved a resolutio...

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Snap to it: ‘The Addams Family’ is coming to West Mifflin

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 10, 2026

West Mifflin Area High School’s Theater Department will premiere “The Addams Family,” the school’s spring musical, on Thursday. West Mifflin Area High School will present a comical feast that embraces...

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White Oak council eyes effects of reassessment

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 10, 2026

Allegheny County hasn’t conducted a property tax reassessment since 2012. With a reassessment being considered in Allegheny County, White Oak council discussed the potential outcomes during Monday’s w...

The dark — and unhealthy — side of idolization

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ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT

The dark — and unhealthy — side of idolization

March 10, 2026

Over the last several years I have written about many different aspects of health and wellness. In today’s world, we are constantly given access to things at our fingertips, literally at the click of ...