Leps top Warriors, section title within reach

BVA girls near first section championship since 1999 behind Abby Russell’s career-high 16 points

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

Belle Vernon and Elizabeth Forward have traded blows atop Section 3-4A all season in a battle for the title, so it was fitting that the two sides went back and forth in their pivotal second matchup Wednesday night.

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Washington Twp. begins process to take over MAWT

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 24, 2026

Municipal Authority of Washington Township General Manager Jan Amoroso said they were left in the dark about the decision. The Washington Township Board of Supervisors is taking the first steps to tra...

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HIS PLACE PREPARES FOR BLOCK PARTY

September 24, 2026

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Data center shows interest in Elizabeth Township development

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

September 24, 2026

The commissioners said they’ll plan a public meeting when they have more information. As the number of data centers in Pennsylvania continues to grow — as well as opposition — Elizabeth Township offic...

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Donora updates pension plan for retired officers

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 24, 2026

The proposed ordinance consolidates 14 existing police pension ordinances into one. Qualifying retired Donora police officers could see their monthly pension benefits increase by $1,000 under an ordin...

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State of the Steel Valley breakfast celebrates growth

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

September 24, 2026

Steel Valley Accelerator hosted a legislative breakfast featuring state and county leaders. The ability of three different communities to collaborate was the takeaway from the inaugural State of the S...

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FRIDAY

September 24, 2026

Find out what happens at the Monessen council meeting in Friday’s Mon Valley Independent.