Refugee from Ukraine speaks to Cal U students

By Mon Valley Independent

By the MVI

As rumors of an invasion by Russia swept through Ukraine in February, social worker Olena Banas found her life in Kyiv becoming stressful.

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March 30, 2026

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Monessen OKs boat ramp agreement with USACE

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 30, 2026

The deal doesn’t apply to other parts of the Herman Mihalich River Launch. Monessen council unanimously approved an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last week for work on the boat ramp ...

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Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

By JACK TROY TribLive

March 30, 2026

The utility says it needs additional money for infrastructure upgrades. Peoples Gas wants to raise rates for the average residential customer by just over $16 a month, according to a request filed Fri...

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PENNWEST STUDENTS VOLUNTEER IN BIG EVENT

March 30, 2026

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EASTER EGG TREASURES IN MONONGAHELA

March 30, 2026

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March 30, 2026

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