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SWEET STORY TIME AT HIS PLACE
Latest News, Main
March 13, 2026
Reading a St. Patrick’s Day-themed children’s book, Autumn Hornfeck of Monongahela holds her 1-year-old daughter, Maria, during story time at His Place Coffee, Community and More in Monessen on Thursd...
Monessen to search for a new animal control officer
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2026
Police Chief Dave Yuhasz said the city needs an animal control officer that is dependable and available 24/7. Monessen city council had some discussions Thursday about the difficulties they have faced...
West Mifflin parents raise questions over admission to baseball and softball games
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2026
The school board also heard from students and parents upset that the district won’t permit a banner for a student who died in 2024 by suicide. Contention rose during the West Mifflin Area School Board...
Primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions
Around The Valley, Elections, Latest News, ...
March 13, 2026
Signatures on nomination petitions can be challenged until next Tuesday. By the MVI The field of candidates for this year’s primary elections is taking shape. Candidate filing deadlines passed Tuesday...
Donora OKs loan for public works project
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 13, 2026
The new public works campus is planned for property off of Scott Street Extension. Despite some concerns about taking on new debt, Donora Borough Council voted Thursday to authorize borrowing up to $7...
City man sues police for K-9 bite
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
March 13, 2026
A McKeesport man is suing Homestead police after he said he was attacked by their police dog outside Eon Bar & Grill last year and then targeted with a trumped-up arrest. Bryant Maurice Boyd Jr. filed...