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Protesters demand answers from West Mifflin council
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Protesters demand answers from West Mifflin council
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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Police chief reports 17 ICE arrests in Glassport; new police officers hired
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...
Wintry walk at Mingo Creek Park
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Wintry walk at Mingo Creek Park
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...
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Washington County election districts may be consolidated before primary
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Washington County election districts may be consolidated before primary
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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BVA school board appoints new solicitor; recognizes students
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...
Student found with steak knife
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Student found with steak knife
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...
Sports
LUCK O’ THE COMMODORES
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LUCK O’ THE COMMODORES
March 18, 2026
The Frazier softball team got into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day for their practice Tuesday. Seated is head coach Don Hartman. Standing, from left, are Vera Miller, Emma Essington, Leah Teets, AK Li...
WPIAL kicks some curveballs with new sections
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WPIAL kicks some curveballs with new sections
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 18, 2026
The WPIAL announced the new alignment for local boys and girls soccer teams last week, and there were some eyebrow-raising changes when it comes to who our local teams will be matched up against. On t...
Andrews eager to see where Tigers lie in flag
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Andrews eager to see where Tigers lie in flag
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 18, 2026
McKeesport will kick off its flag football season Thursday against Clairton. In the third year of the program — and the first that the PIAA is overseeing flag football as an official sport — the McKee...
Gladiators go 1-1 to open their season
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Gladiators go 1-1 to open their season
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 18, 2026
Cadence McBride powered South Allegheny with three hits and three RBIs in a 9-6 win over Monsignor Bonner-Pendergast at the Ripken Experience. South Allegheny (1-0) jumped ahead early and used a four-...
Obituaries
Daniel Edward Jesus Sr. – Monessen
Obituaries
Daniel Edward Jesus Sr. – Monessen
March 18, 2026
Daniel Edward Jesus Sr., 78, of Monessen, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026. Dan was born in Oak land Calif., on Sept. 19, 1947, son of the late James Sr. and Mildred Ferreria Jesus. A lifelong...
Anna Marie Raymond – Charleroi
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Anna Marie Raymond – Charleroi
March 18, 2026
Anna Marie Raymond, 95, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 24, 2026, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born June 26, 1930, in Charleroi, she was the daughter of Steve and Sophie Raymond. Annie was a soft, gentle,...