Saturday, January 31, 2026
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January 31, 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Take control of your expenses, investments and overall money management. How you handle your personal and professional affairs will determine how your year will unfold. You have plenty to gain if you enforce discipline and implement cost-efficient lifestyle changes to your everyday routine. Romance is featured, but dedication and poise will be necessary.

West Mifflin Area celebrates opening of performing arts center
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West Mifflin Area celebrates opening of performing arts center
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday for the high school’s new auditorium. After more than a year of being closed, West Mifflin Area High School’s auditorium is finally open. A grand opening...
Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries?
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Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries?
Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle
By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA 
March 12, 2026
The suit argues Pennsylvania’s closed primaries violate the state constitution by giving Democrats and Republicans more voting power than independents. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...
Potential buyer emerges for City Mission building
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CITY OF MONONGAHELA
Potential buyer emerges for City Mission building
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
Monongahela Heritage Church is eyeing the downtown location for a thrift store for the community. The City Mission Thrift Store plans to close its Monongahela location on Saturday, but a potential buy...
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FRIDAY
March 12, 2026
Find out what happens at the Monessen and Donora council meetings in tomorrow’s MVI.
Around The Valley
2nd man charged in 2022 fatal shooting
By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
March 12, 2026
The alleged murder took place in a Rostraver Township shopping plaza parking lot on Nov. 5, 2022. A second person has been charged in connection with a Nov. 5, 2022, fatal shooting in Rostraver Townsh...