Funding OK’d for watershed, stream restoration
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 2, 2026
The DEP is investing in 89 projects throughout the state, including several in the local area. Several Southwestern Pennsylvania watershed and stream restoration projects will receive state funding as...
Some celebrate in Iran, but deep fear and uncertainty remain
Opinion, Politics
March 2, 2026
By AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJY, SARAH EL DEEB, KAREEM CHEHAYEB and LEE KEATH Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Some of the jubilation was open and even raucous — people dancing in Iranian streets, honking car horn...
Around The Valley
March 2, 2026
A three-vehicle crash on the Liberty Bridge early Sunday morning killed a passenger in one of the cars. According to Pittsburgh Police, officers responded to the crash just before 1 a.m. One of the th...
Serra Catholic celebrates WPIAL title
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February 28, 2026
Serra Catholic senior Niki Sfanos (left) points to the WPIAL Class 1A championship trophy as she celebrates with teammates Abby Genes and Maria Antonio-Delgado after the Eagles defeated Geibel, 47-46,...
Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary eyes future projects
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 28, 2026
Four new members were inducted as the club held its first Discover Rotary event. The Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary Club hosted its first Discover Rotary event this week, where they inducted new member...
Studio 47 part of ‘Pooch Playoffs’ fundraiser for Mon Valley Paws
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 28, 2026
A professional photography session is being offered for a $125 donation to Mon Valley Paws. For Jenn Codeluppi, pets have always been part of the family. As owner and photographer of Studio 47 Portrai...
Free dresses offered for formal school events
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 28, 2026
The Rock of the Redeemer will host the giveaway next Saturday. A free dress boutique/formal wear event will take place March 7 in Elizabeth Township. The event is open to everyone and will be held fro...
Monongahela’s youngest fallen WWII soldier died a hero
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
February 28, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI Eighteen-year-old Hugh Ding...
Gov. Shapiro discusses AI regulation in schools
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February 28, 2026
The governor asked students to give their perspectives on how it affects the classroom. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive help, advice and even companionship — leaving school administrators wondering where to...
Teen charged in sextortion scheme has counts reduced
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February 28, 2026
Zachariah A. Meyers, 18, still faces 67 counts alleging he solicited and collected intimate pictures and video from minors. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Attorneys and prosecutors Friday agreed to drop ...
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February 28, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...
Opinion, Politics
By By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press 
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton testified Friday before members of Congress investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering for his connections to the disgraced financi...
The world may be done bending to Trump’s will
Opinion, Politics
February 28, 2026
Imight as well say it clearly: I’m for regime change in Iran. The Islamic fanatics who have been running Iran since 1979 are murderers, torturers and exporters of terrorism. They are despised, or at l...
An angry Gov. Josh Shapiro pledges to block ICE detention centers in Pa.
Extra, Politics
February 28, 2026
By The Philadelphia Inquirer Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro met with leaders in Berks and Schuylkill counties Thursday as those communities confront the planned federal conversion of two warehouses in...
Tough loss for Eagles
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February 27, 2026
Serra Catholic’s Tyler Sapida covers his face with his jersey as he walks off the floor at the Petersen Events Center. The Eagles lost to Neighborhood Academy in the WPIAL Class 1A championship game. ...
Surging natural gas prices could mean higher utility bills
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February 27, 2026
Wholesale natural gas is up 71% in Pennsylvania, state fiscal analysts say. By JACK TROY TribLive Wholesale natural gas prices in Pennsylvania surged 71% last year, according to a new report, likely l...
Monessen council may simplify process to seek board positions
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 27, 2026
Solicitor Joe Dalfonso said the current process is more stringent than state requirements. Monessen council had the first reading Thursday for a policy that would make it easier to apply for certain c...