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Meals packed for Charleroi students during week of remote learning
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Meals packed for Charleroi students during week of remote learning
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 30, 2026
The food was packed Thursday and delivered to families who weren’t able to pick it up. There were no students in the hallways Thursday in the Charleroi Area School District, but the building was far f...
Elizabeth Forward High School unveils newly completed gym
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Elizabeth Forward High School unveils newly completed gym
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 30, 2026
The facility was finished in time to host a girls basketball game Thursday evening. Elizabeth Forward High School opened its long-anticipated new gymnasium Thursday to host a girls basketball game. Pr...
Volunteers lend a hand to help neighbors overcome the snow
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Volunteers lend a hand to help neighbors overcome the snow
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
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Pollution control equipment breaks down at Clairton Coke Works
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
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If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone
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
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Mother charged with child endangerment
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...
Sports
Mitchell, Gibson lead Trojans over Bearcats
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Mitchell, Gibson lead Trojans over Bearcats
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
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Leps beat Mars, fall to Canon-Mac in WPIAL tourney
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
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Warriors open new digs with blowout win
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
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
Leps dominate LH; EF swimmers sweep Rams
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 (...
Obituaries
Gail ‘Cookie’ Odorcich – Versailles
Obituaries
Gail ‘Cookie’ Odorcich – Versailles
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
David F. ‘Dub’ Markle – West Newton
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...