Opinion
March 5, 2026

As Valley school musicals take center stage, they deserve our enthusiastic support

SPRING WILL SOON BE upon us and just like warmer weather and longer days, this time of year also brings with it high school musicals. We know how much spring musical season means to students, teachers and parents in the Mon Valley. In alphabetical order by school, here’s what our area schools will be staging:

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THURSDAY
April 8, 2026
We’ll have coverage as Kennywood Park prepares to open for another year.
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CARROLL TOWNSHIP
Supervisors asked to help stop speeding
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 8, 2026
Residents cited problems in the Craven Hill area and on part of Gearing Road. Speeding drivers barreling through Carroll Township neighborhoods have left residents frustrated and afraid, prompting res...
Local vendors on display as home show opens Friday
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Local vendors on display as home show opens Friday
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
There’s a $5 entry fee, but some businesses are offering free passes. The Mon Valley Home Show, a century-old staple in the region, will continue its tradition of offering homeowners a place to find a...
Elizabeth Township home damaged by fire
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Elizabeth Township home damaged by fire
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
The residents weren’t home at the time of the blaze, but a dog died of smoke inhalation. A house fire occurred Tuesday morning in the Blythedale section of Elizabeth Township. Elizabeth Township Fire ...
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MONESSEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bank representative provides update on financial services
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 8, 2026
School board members asked if a Community Bank official could take part in a financial literacy class. Monessen school board heard from one of its bank representatives Tuesday night to discuss the ser...