Opinion
February 7, 2026

Hits & Misses

Tomorrow, football fans will be gathering for Super Bowl LX, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be watching from the sidelines — again. But, that doesn’t mean us yinzers still can’t enjoy Sunday’s big game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots Many of the Valley’s hometown restaurants, bars and clubs are hosting big game parties and promotions. Several nonprofit organizations and churches will be selling homemade food and tailgate specialties, including the St. Spyridon Hellenic Center, where the annual Big Game Gyro sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.

Farm-To-Family Program brings fresh food to Monessen
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April 14, 2026
Clinton Rhodes, left, manager of community engagement for Highmark Wholecare, and Bonnie Mozer carry boxes of fresh produce during a Farm-to-Family distribution event Monday in Monessen. The drive-thr...
Firefighters escaped explosion in Glassport
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 14, 2026
The design of an apartment building contributed to the dangerous situation. A fire that tore through two apartment buildings Sunday in Glassport escalated into an explosion, partial building collapse ...
Bunola River Road in Forward Township to be repaired
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 14, 2026
 Township officials are asking PennDOT to avoid disrupting traffic any more than necessary. A long-awaited repair to the lower section of Bunola River Road at Lock No. 3 Hill is expected to begin late...
Annual Boston half marathon, 5K set for Saturday
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 14, 2026
The Mon/Yough Trail Council will host the event at the Boston Access of the Great Allegheny Passage in Elizabeth Township. Runners and bikers have flocked to the 150-mile Greater Allegheny Passage sin...
Admission cost may rise at Heritage Hill Park Pool
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 14, 2026
White Oak council will vote on the proposed increase next week. Potential price increases for admission to Heritage Hill Park Pool in White Oak will be voted on April 20. Following discussions at Mond...
Longtime MASD director honored
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April 14, 2026
McKeesport Area School District officials recognized David Donato for his years of service as a school board member during Thursday’s board meeting. Although there were some times of not serving, alto...