MONESSEN LIONS HONOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH
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February 24, 2026

MONESSEN LIONS HONOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Monessen High School senior Lynlea McDonald was recognized as the Monessen Lions February student of the month. The daughter of Gary and Tracy McDonald, she is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, French Club, National Honor Society, stage crew, Academic League and the cheer team. A high and highest honors student, she was named to the National Society of High School Scholars. She volunteers at the Monessen Senior Center and also enjoys reading and drawing. Lynlea plans to attend ...

Superhero Day at Charleroi Elementary
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Superhero Day at Charleroi Elementary
March 6, 2026
Charleroi Area Elementary Center 3-5 Principal Adam Brewer dressed up as Superman on Thursday for superhero day at school. He is shown with River Williams (Spider-Man) and Leland Frecker (Deadpool). C...
Spring break starts today at PennWest
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Spring break starts today at PennWest
March 6, 2026
Tyler Schaffer of Scottdale, left, and Mitchell Turner of Masontown walk between classes on the PennWest California campus Thursday afternoon. Students will begin spring break at the end of classes Fr...
Donora considers $750K loan for new public works campus
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Donora considers $750K loan for new public works campus
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 6, 2026
Roughly $880K for the project has already been obtained through LSA grants and other sources. A long-discussed plan to build a new public works campus in Donora now hinges on whether council will auth...
High school feasibility study update provided
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High school feasibility study update provided
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 6, 2026
Renovations are being recommended in several portions of the building. The McKeesport Area school board received an update Thursday on an ongoing feasibility study to learn where the high school might...
Port Vue discusses restrictions on garbage, snowstorm parking
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Port Vue discusses restrictions on garbage, snowstorm parking
March 6, 2026
Some residents objected to the new parking ordinance. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI At the start of Port Vue council’s meeting Wednesday, some residents praised borough workers for keeping roads clea...