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Monessen to search for a new animal control officer
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Monessen to search for a new animal control officer
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2026
Police Chief Dave Yuhasz said the city needs an animal control officer that is dependable and available 24/7. Monessen city council had some discussions Thursday about the difficulties they have faced...
West Mifflin parents raise questions over admission to baseball and softball games
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West Mifflin parents raise questions over admission to baseball and softball games
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2026
The school board also heard from students and parents upset that the district won’t permit a banner for a student who died in 2024 by suicide. Contention rose during the West Mifflin Area School Board...
Sweet story time at His Place
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Sweet story time at His Place
March 13, 2026
Reading a St. Patrick’s Day-themed children’s book, Autumn Hornfeck of Monongahela holds her 1-year-old daughter, Maria, during story time at His Place Coffee, Community and More in Monessen on Thursd...
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Primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions
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Primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions
March 13, 2026
Signatures on nomination petitions can be challenged until next Tuesday. By the MVI The field of candidates for this year’s primary elections is taking shape. Candidate filing deadlines passed Tuesday...
Vendor show to support Harvest Bounty program
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Vendor show to support Harvest Bounty program
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 13, 2026
Saturday’s annual craft and vendor show helps to keep the shelves stocked for the program that benefits children in the Charleroi Area School District. Each weekend, hundreds of Charleroi Area School ...
Double shooting under investigation
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Double shooting under investigation
March 13, 2026
By the MVI Allegheny County police were called to investigate a double shooting in McKeesport on Thursday evening. Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to a request for assista...
Sports
3 Valley football teams changing classification
High school, Sports
3 Valley football teams changing classification
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2026
Thomas Jefferson will move up to 5A, while BVA and West Mifflin are dropping to 3A. The WPIAL released its new football conferences Thursday as several Mon Valley teams will either be competing in new...
Spring sports starting today
High school, Sports
Spring sports starting today
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 13, 2026
Baseball, softball and flag football are on the schedule. Spring sports season is officially upon us as WPIAL teams are set to open their seasons today, barring weather. Three local Section 2-4A baseb...
SHARPSHOOTERS
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SHARPSHOOTERS
March 13, 2026
California’s Brielle Galis (left) and Lily Smith won the 10u and 11u Girls Division of the Knights of Columbus Western Regional Free Throw Shooting Competition to advance to the PA State Championship ...
Steelers sign ex-Gateway star
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
Steelers sign ex-Gateway star
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
March 13, 2026
Safety Jaquan Brisker spent the past four seasons with the Bears. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest free agent addition was hungering for some hometown pizza. Jaquan Brisker soon can order it whenever h...
Obituaries
Donald ‘Mo’ Homa – Donora
Obituaries
Donald ‘Mo’ Homa – Donora
March 13, 2026
A mourning dove sat on the ledge of the window seal and looked through the window. Donald “Mo” Homa, passed away peace fully at his home, sur rounded by his family under the watchful eye of the mourni...
Peter Allen Renninger – Monongahela
Obituaries
Peter Allen Renninger – Monongahela
March 13, 2026
Peter Allen Renninger, 70, died Saturday, March 8, 2026. He was born Jan. 5, 1956, in New Eagle, the son of Robert G. and Virginia Snyder Renninger. Pete was a 1974 graduate of Ringgold High School an...