LEOPARDS ADVANCE IN PIAA TOURNAMENT

Belle Vernon freshman Lyla McConnell (3) leaps into the arms of teammate Saylor Lee as the Leopards claimed the second state playoff victory in program history with a 58-46 win Saturday at Clearfield. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Semi-pro team asks to use Monessen’s football stadium

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The PA Dawgz would host four games in May & June. Representatives of PA Dawgz Football are seeking permission to use Monessen City School District’s stadium for football games. The semi-professional f...

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Funds secured for local communities

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The money will go toward public safety, infrastructure and parks and recreation projects. State Sen. Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, announced last week that he and other local state lawmakers helped sec...

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Drug plan middlemen are facing new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

By By ED MAHON Spotlight PA

March 9, 2026

The new proposal would also ban ownership of pharmacy licenses by corporate middlemen accused of driving pharmacy closures. HARRISBURG — Some Pennsylvania lawmakers want to give the state’s top prosec...

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TUESDAY

March 9, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Forward Township and White Oak in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

Around The Valley

McKeesport firefighters respond to house fire

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The McKeesport Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday, rescuing two cats in the process. According to McKeesport Deputy Fire Chief Geno Esken, the department responded to the fire around 11:55 a.m...