World News
March 3, 2026

Global air travel chaos deepens as U.S.-Israel strikes and Iran retaliation shut Gulf hubs

LONDON (AP) — Global air travel chaos intensified on Monday as the U.S. and Israel continued to bombard Iran, which struck back at targets across the Middle East, leaving airports closed and stranding travelers including those in faraway areas who were scheduled to transit through the region.

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Monessen to search for a new animal control officer
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2026
Police Chief Dave Yuhasz said the city needs an animal control officer that is dependable and available 24/7. Monessen city council had some discussions Thursday about the difficulties they have faced...
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West Mifflin parents raise questions over admission to baseball and softball games
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2026
The school board also heard from students and parents upset that the district won’t permit a banner for a student who died in 2024 by suicide. Contention rose during the West Mifflin Area School Board...
Primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions
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Primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions
March 13, 2026
Signatures on nomination petitions can be challenged until next Tuesday. By the MVI The field of candidates for this year’s primary elections is taking shape. Candidate filing deadlines passed Tuesday...
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Donora OKs loan for public works project
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 13, 2026
The new public works campus is planned for property off of Scott Street Extension. Despite some concerns about taking on new debt, Donora Borough Council voted Thursday to authorize borrowing up to $7...
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SATURDAY
March 13, 2026
Don’t miss our Food pages full of new recipes in Saturday’s print and electronic edition of the MVI.