SEND US YOUR YESTERYEAR PHOTOS
Features
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...
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
Features, Local/Youth
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
Features
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...
Features
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
Advertiser, Features
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...
McKeesport Area honors student athletes of the month
Features
March 18, 2026
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...
Grown son’s return is a wet blanket on couple’s ‘fun’
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March 18, 2026
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...
Anxious reader needs help feeling safe
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
March 18, 2026
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...
Catholic Women’s College Club
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VALLEY CLUB NOTES
March 18, 2026
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...
Features
March 18, 2026
• 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...
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Washington Township
March 18, 2026
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...
PennWest campuses to host regional Pa. Science Olympiad tournaments
Around The Valley, Features
March 17, 2026
PennWest University’s California campus will host the tournament on March 27. For the MVI PennWest’s Clarion and California campuses will welcome about 600 middle and high school students this spring ...
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Features
March 17, 2026
Express your thoughts and intentions. Participate in events and activities that encourage you to learn something new. Walk away from negative situations that waste your time or hold you back. Channel ...
Boyfriend’s behavior swings from one extreme to another
Features
March 17, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Roy,” is a quiet person. His ex-girlfriend put him and his family through something so terrible that he shuts down and pulls away from me a lot. He won’t introduce me to his ...