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February 25, 2026

VALLEY GRAPEVINE

Long Branch grange starting show season

Fish fries will be held, dine-in or takeout, from 5 to 8 p.m. the Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, at the West Newton Moose, Main Street, West Newton. To preorder takeout, call 724-872-7264.

Dance party kicks off Donora’s 125th birthday celebration
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Dance party kicks off Donora’s 125th birthday celebration
March 21, 2026
Robin Perez, Kim Kubasiak, Joelle Kubasiak and Irene Jarvis enjoy the festivities Friday at a dance party at the Donora Borough Building to launch a yearlong celebration of Donora’s 125th birthday. Se...
Engineering agreement approved by BVA board
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Engineering agreement approved by BVA board
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 21, 2026
SiteLogiQ will work with the district in developing consolidation options. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved a professional services agreement during this week’s meeting as the district and ...
‘Immaculate Collection’ clean-up effort announced
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‘Immaculate Collection’ clean-up effort announced
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 21, 2026
The goal is to beautify the region before the NFL Draft is held in Pittsburgh next month. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato were in attendance Friday for a...
Municipal authority extends contract with private manager
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Municipal authority extends contract with private manager
March 21, 2026
Authority board members on Thursday approved a five-year contract extension with Resource Development and Management Inc. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Johnstown company that has served as the priv...
Valley communities awarded recreation project funding
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Valley communities awarded recreation project funding
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 21, 2026
West Newton’s Vine Street Park will receive funding for a new playground. From neighborhood playground upgrades to river and trail planning, communities across southwestern Pennsylvania are set to see...
Monessen Lions support Mon Valley Paws
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Monessen Lions support Mon Valley Paws
March 21, 2026
The Monessen Lions Club recently contributed $1,000 to the Mon Valley Paws pet food drive. Shown pictured are Lion Randy Marino from Mon Valley Paws, Lion Angelo Loulis, and Lion Cleon Kordistos. Subm...