Kennywood announces opening day
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March 20, 2026
Gates will open for the season at 11 a.m. April 18. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive There’s officially less than one month until Kennywood Amusement Park opens for the 2026 season. Gates will open at 11 a.m. ...
DAR Mon Valley Chapter
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
March 20, 2026
Monongahela Valley Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presented Good Citizenship winners with certificates and pins on March 14 at the Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. Good Ci...
News from Penn Highlands Healthcare
Around The Valley, Features
March 20, 2026
Penn Highlands Healthcare and two of its hospitals recently received prestigious awards and accreditations. For the fifth consecutive year, Penn Highlands Healthcare received recognition as one of Pen...
Parents continue to ignore older son’s request
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March 20, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am in my late 30s. I live halfway across the country from my parents and don’t have the best relationship with them. I also have a brother four years younger from whom I have been estrang...
Godson being pursued by much older woman
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
March 20, 2026
DEAR HARRIETTE: My godson is 22 years old — soon to be a college graduate beginning his life as an adult. He confides in me about his life, including his dating life. He told me that he is being court...
Friday, March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026
Simplify your life. Refuse to let anyone talk you into something too expensive, time-consuming or tedious. Choose events and activities that help you explore possibilities, expand your awareness and e...
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March 20, 2026
TODAY IN HISTORY 20 oday is Friday, TMarch 20, the 79th day of 2026. There are 286 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 20, 1995, in To kyo, packages containing the deadly chemical sarin ...
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March 20, 2026
• California Area Drama Club presents its spring musical, “Mary Poppins,” high school auditorium, 11 Trojan Way, Coal Center, 7 p.m. Tickets are still available for purchase at: https://caltrojans.boo...
YESTERYEAR
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March 20, 2026
Travis Dusi and Luke McCay of Glassport were second and third-place finishers, respectively, in the 30K Cross Country Classic ski race in Rutland, Vt., in 1996, with over 1,000 in attendance. They par...
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Monongahela library to hold craft night
March 20, 2026
The City of McKeesport Police Department will host a community meet and greet from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Renziehausen Park, Jacob Woll (main) Pavilion, 201 Sycamore Drive, McKeesport. The Mononga...
SEND US YOUR YESTERYEAR PHOTOS
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March 20, 2026
The Mon Valley Independent is seeking old photographs portraying bygone days of life in the Mid-Mon Valley for our daily “Yesteryear” feature. Photographs – postcards too – must be at least 20 years o...
‘Anything Goes’ sets sail at South Allegheny
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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...
Charleroi Cub Scouts take part in district Pinewood Derby Race
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March 19, 2026
Charleroi Cub Scout Pack 1431 participated at the district level Pinewood Derby Car Race on Saturday at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Canonsburg. Pictured, from left, are Carter Weaver, Deacon W...
FRIDAY FISH FRIES
Around The Valley, Features
March 19, 2026
This is a free weekly listing of fish fries being held through the Lenten season at Mon Valley area churches, fire departments and nonprofit organizations (or events benefiting nonprofits). To have yo...
Bentworth High School Honor Roll
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March 19, 2026
The following students were named to the 2025-26 second trimester honor roll at Bentworth High School in Bentleyville: Grade 12 High honors Avery Barker, Ada Bommer, Benjamin Hays, Owen Ivcic, Carson ...
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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March 19, 2026
A passionate attitude will encourage positive change. Do some research, discuss your concerns and solutions, and seek out people who share your beliefs. Leave nothing to chance. Present proof that you...
Teens’ clothes-swapping eventually goes as predicted
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March 19, 2026
DEAR ABBY: When my daughter entered her teens, she and her friends began borrowing each other’s clothes. I didn’t approve, and I warned my daughter that if anything became lost or damaged, I would not...
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Elizabeth VFC to hold Easter egg hunt
March 19, 2026
A spaghetti dinner will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the East Belle Vernon Athletic Association, 49 Adams Ave. Cost is $12 per person and includes the spaghetti dinner, bread, salad and desse...
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March 19, 2026
• All spring coats and short-sleeve tops 50% off, California United Methodist Church Care and Share thrift store, 227 Third St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Donora’s 125th anniversary dance, with DJ Galiffa, D...
Ribbon cutting for Superbodies By Nat
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March 18, 2026
Submitted The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of celebrating a ribbon cutting for Superbodies by Nat at its new location in North Charleroi. From the early morning workouts to...