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March 10, 2025

Safe2Say Something is a valuable tool, but false reports can’t be dismissed

IN FEBRUARY, Millvale police arrested a 16-year-old Shaler Area High School student who was accused of having a semiautomatic weapon on a bus.

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Larger prizes?

March 12, 2025

Larger prizes? The Pa. Lottery wants to increase the size of its scratch-off jackpots. A3 $ 1 50

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‘Once Upon a Mattress’ brings ‘classic’ tale to West Mifflin

By SARAH PELLIS

March 12, 2025

“People should come see the show just because it’s a big party on stage.” RILEY BURROW PRINCE DAUNTLESS Performances of the musical comedy will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with w...

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Washington County official quits after arrest

By SARAH PELLIS

March 12, 2025

Patrick Geho pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges in Ohio involving prostitution. Washington County’s director of public affairs agreed Monday to “vacate his position” following his arr...

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SALVINO’S LEGENDARY CAREER ENDS

March 12, 2025

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NBV park needs repairs to playground surface

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 12, 2025

Council members talked about replacing the current surface to provide better protection for children. North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park is preparing for its first event of the season — and a few ...

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March 12, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from Monongahela, Charleroi and West Mifflin in Thursday’s MVI.

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License plate overhaul offers window into Pa.’s design history

March 15, 2025

Pennsylvania’s been a hub for eye-catching license plates honoring everything from river otters to D.A.R.E to Quaker friendliness. By ASHA PRIHAR Spotlight PA Pennsylvania license plates haven’t chang...

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Hilltop Fish Fry

March 15, 2025

Carrie Gregor and Jeri Book hold a dozen homemade pierogis Friday afternoon at a fish fry at the Monessen Hilltop Fireman’s Club. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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6-month funding bill passes Senate

March 15, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a sixmonth spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trum...

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THE AGENDA

March 15, 2025

Meetings in local government nextweek Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pub...