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• Mardi Gras pancake and sausage dinner (food and crafts free to the community) Faith Lutheran Church, 1656 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Call or email to RSVP, 412--

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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...

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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.

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March 12, 2026

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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...