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March 25, 2025

10TH YEAR OF MADNESS

A group of friends and former Mon Valley basketball standouts continued their tradition of gathering for the opening weekend of March Madness, hosted by Charleroi’s Eddie Woytovich. Front, from left, are: Bill Greco (Mon Valley Catholic), Billy Haney (Canon-McMillan), Jerry Ritzer (Charleroi), Gary Deutsch (Charleroi), Woytovich (Charleroi), Naz Victoria (Mon Valley Catholic) and Kevin Lee (Charleroi). In the back are: Skip Koskoski (Ringgold), Rick Puskar (Laurel Highlands), Shane Bertovich (...

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Goughnour wins big in special election

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

March 26, 2025

His victory restores a narrow edge for the Democrats in the Pennsylvania House. Democrat Dan Goughnour will fill the seat of the late state Rep. Matthew Gergely in the 35th Legislative District. The A...

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HANDS-ON LEARNING AT MCKEESPORT AREA HIGH SCHOOL

March 26, 2025

Members of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local 9 Pa., recently joined McKeesport Area High School’s building construction classes, where students participated in hands-on learning wit...

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Marina owner raises reward for arson info

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 26, 2025

Sam McCrossin is offering $30,000 for any tips that lead to a conviction. The owner of a local marina that was set on fire in January is offering a substantial reward for anyone who comes forward with...

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$1M scratch-off prize won at Foster House II

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 26, 2025

The winner hasn’t been identified yet, but a ceremonial check will be presented Thursday. One lucky person who chose to stop at Foster House II for dinner last week is $1 million richer. The Pennsylva...

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Elizabeth Township veteran gets free roof replacement

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 26, 2025

It’s part of a nationwide program being offered by Owens Corning. Tuesday was a good day for an Elizabeth Township resident who received a new roof on his house thanks to a local roofing company. Robe...

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Changes to rental policy discussed

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 26, 2025

Elizabeth Borough Code Enforcement Officer Rob Vitus provided an update at Tuesday’s council meeting. Vitus holds the same position for Elizabeth Township under an intergovernmental agreement that was...

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Charges held for court in Ringgold assault case

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 27, 2025

The 18-year-old was charged with aggravated assault for the classroom fight last month. A Ringgold High School student charged with assault following a classroom fight appeared in court Wednesday. Cha...

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“FIERCE AND BEAUTIFUL” THEME OF NEW DUGOUT ARTWORK IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

March 27, 2025

The latest project by Rostraver Townshipbased artist Chris Galiyas was creating murals for dugout No. 2 at the Washington Township Ballfields, part of the Belle Vernon Area School District. The theme ...

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Dems take hope from upset Senate win

March 27, 2025

MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) — Democrat James Andrew Malone narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in Republican-leaning suburbs and farming communities, scoring an upset for a part...

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The Atlantic releases the Signal chat

March 27, 2025

WORLD BRIEFLY WASHINGTON (AP) The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings...

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March 27, 2025

ITODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, March 27, the 86th day of 2025. There are 279 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 27, 2022, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the 94th Academ...