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Police try to work out timeline in fatal crash

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 24, 2026

Yough School District brought in counselors Monday as students returned to class. The grief surrounding Saturday’s crash that killed four Yough High School students continues to ripple across the comm...

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Elizabeth Township board hears pitch for ‘Safe at Home’ program for seniors

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 24, 2026

The initiative from the Rotary Club of Elizabeth works to minimize dangers so they can remain in their homes. The Rotary Club of Elizabeth proposed a new initiative to help seniors in the Elizabeth To...

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Temperature aside, it’s baseball season

March 24, 2026

Selena Hann (left) of North Versailles, mother of Serra Catholic catcher Cole Hann, and Arianna Ward of North Versailles bundle up against the cold while watching Monday evening’s game against Monesse...

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Valley legislators push for oversight on pet cremation

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 24, 2026

A bill that unanimously passed the House on Monday was inspired by felony fraud charges against Patrick Vereb. At a press conference Monday in Harrisburg, a group of state legislators called for refor...

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ICE agents deployed at Pittsburgh airport

March 24, 2026

TSA wait times Monday were roughly 5 to 20 minutes. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Pittsburgh International Airport officials confirmed on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were a...

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Bunny breakfast at Saints Joachim and Anne Parish

March 24, 2026

Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/ Glassport/ Liberty Boro hosted a Bunny Breakfast on Saturday at the St. Eugene Campus in Liberty. Forty-five children and their families participa...

High school, Sports

Eagles end Hounds quickly on chilly evening

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

March 24, 2026

Serra Catholic scored 10 runs in the first inning as Monessen pitchers walked 11 batters. Many of Monday’s scheduled baseball and softball games were postponed to a later date, but Serra Catholic and ...

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Vulcan baseball, softball split DHs Sunday

March 24, 2026

By the Mon Valley Independent Pitt-Johnstown and California (Pa.) split a PSAC West doubleheader Sunday, with the Mountain Cats rallying late to win the opener, 3-2, before the Vulcans responded with ...

High school, Sports

Eagles struggle in loss to Char-Houston

By JEREMY SELLEW

March 24, 2026

Sophia Robinson went 3 for 3 with three doubles and two RBIs as Chartiers-Houston defeated Serra Catholic, 13-0, in a nonsection game shortened to five innings. The Bucs (4-0) scored five runs in the ...

High school, Sports

Trojans look to defend section crowns

March 24, 2026

Head coach Matt Loomis is looking to replace a state champion in the boys long jump. By the Mon Valley Independent California enters the 2026 track and field season with plenty of momentum after sweep...

Obituaries

Lou Pasko Knight – Monongahela

March 24, 2026

Funeral services were held for Mary Lou Pasko Knight, 87, of Monongahela, who passed away at home on Thursday , March 19, 2026. Born July 18, 1938, in Bethel Park, she was the daughter of the late And...

Obituaries

Mike Wassilchalk Jr. – North Belle Vernon

March 24, 2026

Mike Wassilchalk Jr., 83, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home. Born Oct. 9, 1942, in North Charleroi, he was the son of Mike and Anna Tadavich Wassilchalk Sr. A life...