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 ...

• 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

• 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...

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...

The McKeesport Area School District recently honored Student Athletes of the Month during last month’s school board meeting. Honored were Madison Brown for volleyball; Mahiya Brown, bowling/swim; Kamd...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our early 60s. For the last five years, we have been having some great fun. We dress up, roleplay and invite friends to join us from time to time. It has been wonder...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Lately, my anxiety has been keeping me up at night, scaring me away from windows, crowded places, public transportation and tall buildings, and causing excessive overthinking. With rec...

The Catholic Women’s College Club met at 6 p.m. March 2 at St. Andrew the Apostle, Donora site. Tables were decorated with small artificial fires to emphasize the March theme “Fire up your Faith.” The...

• Mobile food truck, West Side United Methodist Church, 307 Atlantic Ave., 2 to 2:45 p.m. • Praise & worship night, St. Andrew the Apostle Charleroi site, 624 Washington Ave., 7 p.m. • All spring coat...

The Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association, 559 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver Township, will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. All members are encouraged to attend. Trap shoots wil...