PSU Greater Allegheny program earns accreditation
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March 19, 2026
The campus in McKeesport is the only Penn State campus where students can complete an undergraduate degree in social work. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Penn State Greater Allegheny’s bachelor’s of socia...
Area man to stand trial after crash, hammer attack following custody exchange
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March 19, 2026
By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive A Clairton man is headed to trial on attempted homicide and related charges for striking his former paramour’s car with his vehicle following a child-custody exchange, then...
Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options
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March 19, 2026
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Tuesday that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples, clothing, over...
I-70 lane restriction today in Rostraver
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March 19, 2026
By the MVI PennDOT District 12 announced that a single- lane restriction is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. today on westbound Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Ro...
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March 19, 2026
Interstate 70 Lane restrictions set for Diverging Diamond project PennDOT District 12 announced that single- lane restrictions are scheduled to occur in both directions on Interstate 70 between Exit 4...
Valley man accused of beating another man outside bar
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March 19, 2026
A Charleroi man is charged with repeatedly hitting and kicking another man over the head during a weekend assault outside of a Monongahela bar. Dwight Allen Moore Jr., 29, was charged by Monongahela p...
Wintry walk at Mingo Creek Park
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
More fundraisers set up for student killed in crash
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 18, 2026
There are numerous ways to help the family of Ayden Stahl, who died in a dirt bike accident over the weekend. In the days since 16-yearold Ayden Stahl’s death, the California Area community has respon...
From 70 degrees to snowfall: Region gets weather whiplash
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March 18, 2026
This week’s sudden blast of winter may be the last one for the season. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive March madness took on a literal meaning across southwestern Pennsylvania early this week as a sudden b...
Fire extinguished at PennWest California
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March 18, 2026
Firefighters respond to a small fire Tuesday at the Morgan Hall demolition site on the PennWest California campus. According to a university email, the fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries r...
Good day for bingo at the Monessen Center for Active Adults
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March 17, 2026
Barbara Croushore of Rostraver Township marks numbers on her card Monday during afternoon bingo at the Monessen Center for Active Adults in the Knights of Columbus building. The center hosts bingo for...
Celebration of Donora’s 125th birthday starts Friday
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 17, 2026
A dance party will be the first of many events to mark the historic year. Donora will celebrate its 125th birthday the way any proud hometown should — with music, dancing, community gatherings and a r...
Takeover of Rostraver sewage authority continues
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 17, 2026
Commissioners voted Monday to transfer more than $8.3 million in debt. Commissioners approved two motions Monday to proceed with taking over the Rostraver Township Sewage Authority, following their de...
White Oak receives grant money for blight demolition
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 17, 2026
Four homes are targeted to be brought down. Several projects were discussed during White Oak council’s workshop and regular meeting Monday. The borough received a $35,000 grant from Allegheny County t...
McKeesport Area students learn about ‘financial reality’
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March 17, 2026
High school juniors have to create budgets and manage real-life scenarios. By SANDY SABOT For the McKeesport Area School District McKeesport Area High School juniors recently participated in a “Financ...