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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 14, 2026

High winds caused flames to spread to two other nearby structures. Firefighters battled heavy flames and smoke at a Glassport home Friday morning. The fire originated at 802 Ohio Ave., and winds cause...

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High winds knock out power, topple trees

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 14, 2026

All of Southwestern Pa. was affected by strong wind gusts Friday night. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in the Mon Valley and across the greater Pittsburgh region Friday evening becau...

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Lenten Fish Fry at Epiphany of Our Lord Church

March 14, 2026

Volunteers gather behind the bake sale table during the weekly Lenten fish fry at Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church in Monessen. The parish hosts the event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday, serv...

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$5M grant eyed for EFHS improvements

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 14, 2026

School board members received an update on construction. Elizabeth Forward School District will seek a $5 million Public School Facility Improvement Grant to be used for upgrades at the high school. T...

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Elementary center in Donora needs roof repairs

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 14, 2026

Council also approved fees for park rentals. From park rental fees to street event signage, Donora council addressed several operational matters during Thursday’s meeting. Among the items on the agend...

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Residents escape West Mifflin fire

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 14, 2026

Two people were able to get out of the Sylvan Avenue home without injuries. Two people escaped a fire that broke out at a West Mifflin property early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to a fire a...

High school, Sports

Titans battle wind to cruise to win in opener

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

March 14, 2026

Derek Tudek and Caden Wills each finished with a pair of hits for West Mifflin. It wasn’t the prettiest performance for the West Mifflin baseball team to open its season, but with howling winds and th...

MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports

Garcia homers as Bucs beat Tigers

By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive

March 14, 2026

Whether they were swinging the bat or drawing walks, the new acquisitions played a big role for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jhostynxon Garcia, Jake Mangum and Tyler Callihan combined for four hits, four r...

NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports

Jeff Capel will return to coach Panthers next season

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive

March 14, 2026

Long before Pitt’s season came to an end, athletic director Allen Greene knew he had a major decision to make regarding the stewardship of the men’s basketball program. Despite the disappointment of c...

High school, Sports

Ringgold beats Lancers to reach D2 championship game

By By BRENNAN VALLADERES TribLive

March 14, 2026

In the second game of of a doubleheader Thursday, No. 3 Ringgold topped No. 2 Neshannock, 3-2, to advance to the PIHL Division 2 championship game. Neshannock took a 1-0 lead after Ryan Hazi followed ...

Obituaries

James M. ‘Red’ Hands – Monongahela

March 14, 2026

James M. “Red” Hands, 90, of Monongahela, passed away on March 13, 2026, at the Residence at Hilltop in Carr oll To w n ship. He was born on June 5, 1935, in Bentleyville, a son of the late Howard and...

Obituaries

Charles R. Wietrzykowski – Monongahela

March 14, 2026

Charles R. Wietrzykowski, 75, of Monongahela, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Jefferson Hospital. He was born March 30, 1950, in Pittsburgh, the son of Harry Dugan and Frances Wietrzykowski. Charlie...