Pennwest California students volunteer in Big Event

Natalie Smith of Dormont, left, and Camryn Green of Greensburg volunteer at the Seeds and Weeds Community Garden on Saturday as part of The Big Event at PennWest California. See more photos on A4 and in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Members of the California Vulcans hockey club clean playground equipment Saturday at The Village Early Childhood and Education Center in California during The Big Event. At right is Mike Vasko of Eli...

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Key primary races will shape Pa. House & Senate

By By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA

April 1, 2026

Insiders, candidates and more identify the May primaries likeliest to shape the legislature. HARRISBURG — This spring, Pennsylvanians will vote in primary elections that will have huge ramifications f...

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5 Ringgold students create district’s first Community Day

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 1, 2026

The event will take place April 18 at Chess Park. Five Ringgold High School students spent every lunch period trading cafeteria chatter for sponsor lists, registration forms and plans for the district...

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Green group voices doubts about Nippon

By JACK TROY TribLive

April 1, 2026

The company does poorly on a “corporate scorecard.” Nippon Steel lags behind at going green, according to a new report from environmental group SteelWatch, highlighting concerns the Japanese firm coul...

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Death penalty out in 2021 shooting

April 1, 2026

The Washington County DA won’t seek it in the trial of Devell Christian, who’s accused of killing Nicholas Tarpley in Donora. By the MVI The Washington County district attorney’s office is no longer s...

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April 1, 2026

We’ll have coverage as state officials visit Cedarbrook Golf Course to discuss infrastructure investments.

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Local students involved in robotics competition

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 1, 2026

The experience will help them prepare for a high-tech future. Six teams representing Mon Valley communities competed in a regional robotics competition last month. For Inspiration and Recognition of S...