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State lawmakers call for action as gas prices soar
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State lawmakers call for action as gas prices soar
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
Members of both parties are calling on Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate the rapid rise. The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have led to a noticeable rise in gas prices across Pennsylvania, pro...
Forward Township OKs resolution to stay eligible for blight help
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Forward Township OKs resolution to stay eligible for blight help
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 10, 2026
Supervisor Amy Cline said the township doesn’t have “clusters of blight,” but it’s still a concern. In a brief and cordial meeting Monday, Forward Township supervisors unanimously approved a resolutio...
Valley enjoys early taste of spring
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Valley enjoys early taste of spring
March 10, 2026
Jordan Sadler, 9, of Charleroi was enjoying the sunny and warm temperatures Monday evening as he rode his bike at the Charleroi Area School District campus. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
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Snap to it: ‘The Addams Family’ is coming to West Mifflin
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Snap to it: ‘The Addams Family’ is coming to West Mifflin
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
West Mifflin Area High School’s Theater Department will premiere “The Addams Family,” the school’s spring musical, on Thursday. West Mifflin Area High School will present a comical feast that embraces...
White Oak council eyes effects of reassessment
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White Oak council eyes effects of reassessment
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
Allegheny County hasn’t conducted a property tax reassessment since 2012. With a reassessment being considered in Allegheny County, White Oak council discussed the potential outcomes during Monday’s w...
The dark — and unhealthy — side of idolization
Features, Living
ACHIEVING WELLNESS WITH DR. EMILIO GALIS, DPT
The dark — and unhealthy — side of idolization
March 10, 2026
Over the last several years I have written about many different aspects of health and wellness. In today’s world, we are constantly given access to things at our fingertips, literally at the click of ...
Sports
Efforts revived to honor Chacko at Charleroi
High school, Sports
Efforts revived to honor Chacko at Charleroi
By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports 
March 10, 2026
Two years ago the movement started to rename Charleroi’s basketball for Cougars’ legend. A movement is underway to name Charleroi High School’s basketball court after legendary Cougar athlete Jim “Mou...
Jaguars face Moon with quarterfinals on the line
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
Jaguars face Moon with quarterfinals on the line
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 10, 2026
There are only 16 teams remaining in the PIAA Class 5A basketball bracket, and one of Thomas Jefferson or Moon will be sent home for good tonight when the two sides converge at Peters Township at 7:30...
Griffin delivers key hit as Bucs beat Yankees
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
Griffin delivers key hit as Bucs beat Yankees
March 10, 2026
MLB’s top prospect continues push to make opening day roster. TribLive Keyed by a run-scoring double by top prospect Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees, 5-3, in sprin...
Steelers trade for and sign Pittman Jr.
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
Steelers trade for and sign Pittman Jr.
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
March 10, 2026
For the second consecutive March, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired a high-profile name on the veteran wide receiver market — just not so via free agency. For the second year in a row, too, this target...
Obituaries
Nicholas William Kuzemka – Stuart, Fla.
Obituaries
Nicholas William Kuzemka – Stuart, Fla.
March 10, 2026
With sorrow and deep love, our family mourns the passing of Nicholas William Kuzemka, 84 (Colo nel, ret. USAF), of Stuart, Fla., who died Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 6...
Ronald John Kolowitz – Belle Vernon
Obituaries
Ronald John Kolowitz – Belle Vernon
March 10, 2026
Ronald John Kolowitz, “Pappy,” 78, Belle Vernon, peacefully passed away at home on Saturd a y , March 7, 2026, with his family near his side. Ron was born in Allentown Pa., on Jan. 7, 1948. He was the...