Activists: Iran’s crackdown has killed at least 6,221

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 6,221 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Wednesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis. Iran’s currency, the rial, meanwhile fell to a record low of 1.5 million to $1.

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Wintry walk at Mingo Creek Park

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...

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Protesters demand answers from West Mifflin council

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...

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Police chief reports 17 ICE arrests in Glassport; new police officers hired

March 18, 2026

Shawn DeVerse told council that agents will be returning to the borough. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Police Chief Shawn DeVerse told council and residents that Immigration and Customs Enf...

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Washington County election districts may be consolidated before primary

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...

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BVA school board appoints new solicitor; recognizes students

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 18, 2026

Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta and Cambest was selected for the position in a 5-4 vote. The Belle Vernon Area school board appointed a new solicitor Tuesday after discussing the issue for several weeks. Boar...

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Student found with steak knife

March 18, 2026

The Ringgold School District announced Tuesday that a steak knife was discovered in the backpack of a student at Ringgold Middle School. The incident occurred Tuesday morning during student arrival se...