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Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary eyes future projects
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Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary eyes future projects
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 28, 2026
Four new members were inducted as the club held its first Discover Rotary event. The Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary Club hosted its first Discover Rotary event this week, where they inducted new member...
Gov. Shapiro discusses AI regulation in schools
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Gov. Shapiro discusses AI regulation in schools
By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive 
February 28, 2026
The governor asked students to give their perspectives on how it affects the classroom. High school students are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for homework help, advice and even comp...
Mon City’s youngest fallen WWII soldier died a hero
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Mon City’s youngest fallen WWII soldier died a hero
By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI 
February 28, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. Eighteen-year-old Hugh Dingle had been in combat less than...
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