Volunteers lend a hand to help neighbors overcome the snow
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 30, 2026
From shoveling services to rides to work, this week’s storm brought out community spirit. As the Mon Valley continues to dig itself out after the weekend snowstorm, good Samaritans of all ages have st...
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Pollution control equipment breaks down at Clairton Coke Works
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 30, 2026
Officials said elevated hydrogen sulfide levels were reported near the plant. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive The Allegheny County Health Department has found no indication of a long-term health emergency...
If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 30, 2026
Carriers are facing delays and disruptions from the lingering snow. By JACK TROY TribLive Waiting on an important letter or package? It could be a few more days. The U.S. Postal Service continues to f...
Mother charged with child endangerment
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 30, 2026
A Rostraver Township mom is being charged with child endangerment after an alleged incident last month. Ashley Clendenen, 37, of Rostraver Township was charged with endangering welfare of children - p...
Mitchell, Gibson lead Trojans over Bearcats
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
January 30, 2026
Lila Mitchell and Hayley Gibson each finished with double-doubles in Cal’s win over Bentworth. Like most teams in the Mon Valley, the California girls’ basketball team has had its fair share of postpo...
Leps beat Mars, fall to Canon-Mac in WPIAL tourney
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 30, 2026
The Belle Vernon wrestling team will turn attention to non-section duals and the meat of individual tournaments after falling in the first round of the WPIAL team tournament Wednesday. The Leopards to...
Warriors open new digs with blowout win
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
January 30, 2026
Kaelynn Settles inches closer to 1,000 career points with 25 in victory over Ringgold. Just under three years after a fire ripped through Elizabeth Forward High School, destroying the gymnasium and au...
Leps dominate LH; EF swimmers sweep Rams
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 30, 2026
Belle Vernon built a commanding first-half lead and cruised to a 60-37 victory over Laurel Highlands on Wednesday night in Section 3-4A play, inching closer to securing a section title. The Leopards (...
Gail ‘Cookie’ Odorcich – Versailles
Obituaries
January 30, 2026
Gail “Cookie” Odorcich, a dedicated advocate for children and a beloved member of the McKeesport/ Versailles community , passed away peace fully at home on Jan. 20, 2026. Cookie dedicated her career t...
Obituaries
January 30, 2026
David F. “Dub” Markle, 88, of West Newton, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. He was born March 9, 1937, in West Newton, son of the late Frank and Florence (Williams) Markle. Prior to retirement, he owned M...