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March 7, 2026

WORLD BRIEFLY Oil surges to its highest price since 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again Friday because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October.

Penn McKee Hotel demolition starts today
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 13, 2026
The vacant and deteriorating building was once the center of activity in McKeesport. The Penn McKee Hotel survived the collapse of downtown McKeesport, decades of vacancy and repeated efforts to save ...
Fire hits Glassport apartments
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 13, 2026
Two buildings were destroyed as 12 companies fought the blaze for more than five hours. Firefighters were at the scene for hours Sunday after a fire tore through multiple apartment units in Glassport....
Water pollution poster contest winners announced
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 13, 2026
It’s an annual tradition at Marion and Rostraver elementary schools. During a work session this month, Rostraver Township commissioners announced the six winners of their annual Municipal Separate Sto...
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April 13, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from Forward Township and White Oak in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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April 13, 2026
An Artemis III mission has been added to NASA’s docket for next year. HOUSTON (AP) — Never- before-glimpsed views of the moon’s far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New...