George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix to open season
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March 9, 2026

George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix to open season

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Mercedes’ George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.

VALLEY ENJOYS EARLY TASTE OF SPRING
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VALLEY ENJOYS EARLY TASTE OF SPRING
March 10, 2026
Jordan Sadler, 9, of Charleroi was enjoying the sunny and warm temperatures Monday evening as he rode his bike at the Charleroi Area School District campus. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
State lawmakers call for action as gas prices soar
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State lawmakers call for action as gas prices soar
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
Members of both parties are calling on Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate the rapid rise. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have led to a noticeable rise in gas prices across Pennsylvania, pro...
Justice Department, Live Nation reach monopoly case settlement
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Justice Department, Live Nation reach monopoly case settlement
March 10, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department touted a tentative settlement of its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Monday as a victory for consumers t...
Forward Twp. OKs resolution to stay eligible for blight help
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Forward Twp. OKs resolution to stay eligible for blight help
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 10, 2026
Supervisor Amy Cline said the township doesn’t have “clusters of blight,” but it’s still a concern. In a brief and cordial meeting Monday, Forward Township supervisors unanimously approved a resolutio...
Snap to it: ‘The Addams Family’ is coming to West Mifflin
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Snap to it: ‘The Addams Family’ is coming to West Mifflin
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
West Mifflin Area High School’s Theater Department will premiere “The Addams Family,” the school’s spring musical, on Thursday. West Mifflin Area High School will present a comical feast that embraces...
White Oak council eyes effects of reassessment
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White Oak council eyes effects of reassessment
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
Allegheny County hasn’t conducted a property tax reassessment since 2012. With a reassessment being considered in Allegheny County, White Oak council discussed the potential outcomes during Monday’s w...