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August 28, 2026

CALENDAR WATCH

• Coffee and Cars morning car cruise, (classic cars, motorcycles, Jeeps, hot rods, race cars, late model muscle cars) Monessen Fire Department No. 1, 239 Donner Ave., Monessen, 8 to 10 a.m.

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September 1, 2026
We’ll have coverage of the Richard Maha Park groundbreaking in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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MMVTA nearly done with second phase of study
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 1, 2026
The results could lead to changes in the public transit system. The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is nearing completion of the second engagement phase of its system- wide fixed-route study Mid Mon ...
Remote learning in effect at some schools as extreme heat returns
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Remote learning in effect at some schools as extreme heat returns
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 1, 2026
Clairton City School District & Pittsburgh Public Schools have already announced the change. Extreme heat and humidity expected to grip the region are already disrupting the school week, with Clairton...
EFHS construction continues as classes begin
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EFHS construction continues as classes begin
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 1, 2026
Phase 1 of the project is expected to be wrapped up by the Oct. 9 target date. Classes started Monday in the Elizabeth Forward School District, and high school students will be learning with construct...