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March 18, 2026

Howard gets first Madness win, holds off UMBC, 86-83

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.

Wintry walk at Mingo Creek Park
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Wintry walk at Mingo Creek Park
March 18, 2026
Lena Coltogirone of Monessen smiles as she walks her dogs, Gus and Cherry, across a snow-covered bridge at Mingo Creek County Park on a chilly Tuesday afternoon. Cherry, at right, wears a jacket to ke...
Protesters demand answers from West Mifflin council
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Protesters demand answers from West Mifflin council
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 18, 2026
They claim they were peacefully marching when a confrontation with police led to criminal charges. Frustrations and grievances were aired during Tuesday’s West Mifflin council meeting regarding a demo...
Police chief reports 17 ICE arrests in Glassport; new police officers hired
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Police chief reports 17 ICE arrests in Glassport; new police officers hired
March 18, 2026
Shawn DeVerse told council that agents will be returning to the borough. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Police Chief Shawn DeVerse told council and residents that Immigration and Customs Enf...
Washington County election districts may be consolidated before primary
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Washington County election districts may be consolidated before primary
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 18, 2026
California, Charleroi, Donora, Fallowfield Township and Monongahela would be affected by the proposed changes. Fewer polling places — but officials say more efficiency — could be coming to parts of th...
BVA school board appoints new solicitor; recognizes students
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BVA school board appoints new solicitor; recognizes students
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 18, 2026
Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta and Cambest was selected for the position in a 5-4 vote. The Belle Vernon Area school board appointed a new solicitor Tuesday after discussing the issue for several weeks. Boar...
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Student found with steak knife
March 18, 2026
The Ringgold School District announced Tuesday that a steak knife was discovered in the backpack of a student at Ringgold Middle School. The incident occurred Tuesday morning during student arrival se...