Tough loss for Eagles

Serra Catholic’s Tyler Sapida covers his face with his jersey as he walks off the floor at the Petersen Events Center. The Eagles lost to Neighborhood Academy in the WPIAL Class 1A championship game. Brayden Graham is in the background. See game coverage on B1. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Pisciottano legislation targets hidden swipe fees

March 2, 2026

He contends businesses shouldn’t be charged on the tax portion of customer purchases. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, has circulated a co-sponsorship...

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Area lawmakers react to attack on Iran

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 2, 2026

President Trump has strong support from his Republican colleagues, but Democrats are offering mixed feedback. Numerous Mon Valley lawmakers shared their thoughts on the joint attack by the U.S. and Is...

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Fallowfield Twp. VFC invests in Engine 1 upgrade

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 2, 2026

The project was a more affordable solution than purchasing a new vehicle. About two years ago, the truck committee at Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Company began having a serious conversation. E...

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March 2, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Construction work to resume on Lebanon Church Road

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 2, 2026

The project will continue through next summer. Construction will resume on Lebanon Church Road starting today, according to West Mifflin Borough. The Lebanon Church Road Improvement Project — extendin...

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‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the Actor Awards

March 2, 2026

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer After a near awards-season sweep by “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners” won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild’s 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, shaking up the Oscar ...