Spreading kindness in honor of Mister Rogers
Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
Kalani Thompson, 4, of Monessen reaches for markers while creating a “name cloud” craft during a “Spread Kindness” event at the Rostraver Public Library on Wednesday. The program, held in celebration ...
Gas prices surge in Pa., costs could rise even more
Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
The ongoing conflict with Iran has driven gas prices to nearly $4 per gallon in the state and some analysts are predicting they’ll go even higher as summer. approaches. Staff and wire reports Gas pric...
MMVTA workshop prepares leaders for higher contributions
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 19, 2026
Th Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority provides service to 21 member communities in Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. For many Mid Mon Valley residents, the local bus isn’t just transportati...
Washington Township considers new fire escrow ordinance
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March 19, 2026
Washington Township supervisors agreed to advertise the ordinance. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Washington Township supervisors moved forward with enacting an ordinance to clarify how insuran...
MMVTA workshop prepares leaders for higher contributions
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March 19, 2026
By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter tbrown@yourmvi.com For many Mid Mon Valley residents, the local bus isn’t just transportation — it’s how they get to work, doctor’s appointments and school. And while c...
‘Anything Goes’ sets sail at South Allegheny
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 19, 2026
South Allegheny High School students will present three performances of the Tonywinning musical by Cole Porter. All aboard! Set sail with South Allegheny High School’s spring musical “Anything Goes” t...
PSU Greater Allegheny program earns accreditation
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
The campus in McKeesport is the only Penn State campus where students can complete an undergraduate degree in social work. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Penn State Greater Allegheny’s bachelor’s of socia...
Area man to stand trial after crash, hammer attack following custody exchange
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive A Clairton man is headed to trial on attempted homicide and related charges for striking his former paramour’s car with his vehicle following a child-custody exchange, then...
The insane government shutdown
Opinion, Politics
March 19, 2026
On March 1, an immigrant from Senegal, apparently angry over the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, donned a T-shirt that said “Property of Allah,” grabbed a Koran, a pistol and a semi-automatic rifle and h...
FRIDAY FISH FRIES
Around The Valley, Features
March 19, 2026
This is a free weekly listing of fish fries being held through the Lenten season at Mon Valley area churches, fire departments and nonprofit organizations (or events benefiting nonprofits). To have yo...
Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options
Business, Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Tuesday that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples, clothing, over...
I-70 lane restriction today in Rostraver
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
By the MVI PennDOT District 12 announced that a single- lane restriction is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. today on westbound Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Ro...
Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
Interstate 70 Lane restrictions set for Diverging Diamond project PennDOT District 12 announced that single- lane restrictions are scheduled to occur in both directions on Interstate 70 between Exit 4...
Valley man accused of beating another man outside bar
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
March 19, 2026
A Charleroi man is charged with repeatedly hitting and kicking another man over the head during a weekend assault outside of a Monongahela bar. Dwight Allen Moore Jr., 29, was charged by Monongahela p...
POLICE LOG
Around The Valley
Donora
March 19, 2026
• Kervenson Pierre of Charleroi was charged with receiving stolen property stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Kelly...
Wintry walk at Mingo Creek Park
Latest News, Main
March 18, 2026
Lena Coltogirone of Monessen smiles as she walks her dogs, Gus and Cherry, across a snow-covered bridge at Mingo Creek County Park on a chilly Tuesday afternoon. Cherry, at right, wears a jacket to ke...
Protesters demand answers from West Mifflin council
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 18, 2026
They claim they were peacefully marching when a confrontation with police led to criminal charges. Frustrations and grievances were aired during Tuesday’s West Mifflin council meeting regarding a demo...
Police chief reports 17 ICE arrests in Glassport; new police officers hired
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March 18, 2026
Shawn DeVerse told council that agents will be returning to the borough. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Police Chief Shawn DeVerse told council and residents that Immigration and Customs Enf...
Washington County election districts may be consolidated before primary
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 18, 2026
California, Charleroi, Donora, Fallowfield Township and Monongahela would be affected by the proposed changes. Fewer polling places — but officials say more efficiency — could be coming to parts of th...