Fire extinguished at PennWest California
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March 18, 2026

Fire extinguished at PennWest California

Firefighters respond to a small fire Tuesday at the Morgan Hall demolition site on the PennWest California campus. According to a university email, the fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported and no threat to the campus community.

Spreading kindness in honor of Mister Rogers
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Spreading kindness in honor of Mister Rogers
March 19, 2026
Kalani Thompson, 4, of Monessen reaches for markers while creating a “name cloud” craft during a “Spread Kindness” event at the Rostraver Public Library on Wednesday. The program, held in celebration ...
Gas prices surge in Pa., costs could rise even more
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Gas prices surge in Pa., costs could rise even more
March 19, 2026
The ongoing conflict with Iran has driven gas prices to nearly $4 per gallon in the state and some analysts are predicting they’ll go even higher as summer. approaches. Staff and wire reports Gas pric...
Washington Township considers new fire escrow ordinance
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Washington Township considers new fire escrow ordinance
March 19, 2026
Washington Township supervisors agreed to advertise the ordinance. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Washington Township supervisors moved forward with enacting an ordinance to clarify how insuran...
MMVTA workshop prepares leaders for higher contributions
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MMVTA workshop prepares leaders for higher contributions
March 19, 2026
By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter tbrown@yourmvi.com For many Mid Mon Valley residents, the local bus isn’t just transportation — it’s how they get to work, doctor’s appointments and school. And while c...
‘Anything Goes’ sets sail at South Allegheny
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‘Anything Goes’ sets sail at South Allegheny
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 19, 2026
South Allegheny High School students will present three performances of the Tonywinning musical by Cole Porter. All aboard! Set sail with South Allegheny High School’s spring musical “Anything Goes” t...