Deconstructing the latest Epstein mania
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March 12, 2026

Deconstructing the latest Epstein mania

Recently, the usual suspects became very excited by what they viewed as an explosive revelation in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The Justice Department, they alleged, had suppressed an account of a woman who told the FBI that when she was 13 or 14 years old, she had been repeatedly raped and abused by Epstein, who arranged for his friend Donald Trump to rape and abuse her, too.

West Mifflin Area celebrates opening of performing arts center
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday for the high school’s new auditorium. After more than a year of being closed, West Mifflin Area High School’s auditorium is finally open. A grand opening...
Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries?
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Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle
By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA 
March 12, 2026
The suit argues Pennsylvania’s closed primaries violate the state constitution by giving Democrats and Republicans more voting power than independents. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...
Potential buyer emerges for City Mission building
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CITY OF MONONGAHELA
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
Monongahela Heritage Church is eyeing the downtown location for a thrift store for the community. The City Mission Thrift Store plans to close its Monongahela location on Saturday, but a potential buy...
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March 12, 2026
Find out what happens at the Monessen and Donora council meetings in tomorrow’s MVI.
Around The Valley
By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
March 12, 2026
The alleged murder took place in a Rostraver Township shopping plaza parking lot on Nov. 5, 2022. A second person has been charged in connection with a Nov. 5, 2022, fatal shooting in Rostraver Townsh...