BUSINESS TRIP TO ALTOONA

Drew Cook (2) and South Allegheny travel to Altoona Area High School to face off against District 3 champion Trinity (22-6) in a PIAA quarterfinal game looking to advance to the PIAA semifinals. The Gladiators (25-3) advanced to the quarters by beating Bishop Guilfoyle Wednesday. Jeff Helsel / MVI Sports

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‘ANNIE JR.’ ON STAGE AT CALIFORNIA AREA

March 22, 2025

Annie, played by Eva Kelly, is welcomed to the Warbucks’ home during a scene from “Annie Jr.” The spring musical at California Area High School will conclude today with a 2 p.m. matinee performance. S...

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Control of Pa. House hinges on special election

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

March 22, 2025

Three candidates are on the ballot in the traditionally Democratic 35th District. Not only will Mon Valley voters decide Tuesday who assumes office in Legislative District 35, but the special election...

Grant money awarded for Mon Valley projects

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State suffering from local leadership crisis

By By ELIYAHU GASSON Next Generation Newsroom

March 22, 2025

Many small towns are facing a growing problem: an aging population of local officials and a lack of younger residents stepping in to replace them. Local governments in some Pennsylvania communities ar...

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BELLE VERNON FIREFIGHTERS HOLD FISH FRY

March 22, 2025

Firefighter Rick Lewis serves a take-out dinner order during a Lenten fish fry at Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co. #2 Friday afternoon. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent