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Elizabeth Forward marks 3 years since fire at the high school
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Elizabeth Forward marks 3 years since fire at the high school
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 12, 2026
Superintendent Keith Konyk said many hard decisions have been made since the fire. Today is the three year anniversary of the fire at the Elizabeth Forward High school auditorium, and a lot has change...
Watchdog projects Pa. will end fiscal year with $3.9B budget deficit
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Watchdog projects Pa. will end fiscal year with $3.9B budget deficit
February 12, 2026
Pennsylvania operated with little to no money in its rainy day fund in the 2014 through 2017 fiscal years. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office projects the state will end...
Valentine’s cards for Home-Delivered Meals recipients
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Valentine’s cards for Home-Delivered Meals recipients
February 12, 2026
Thanks to the Caring Card Program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area, staff from Diversified Human Services proudly display Valentine’s Day cards made by local elementary and preschool ...
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Code enforcement officer making ground in blight battle
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Code enforcement officer making ground in blight battle
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 12, 2026
Code enforcement officer Jamie Stache said he didn’t issue any citations in January - a milestone for Charleroi. When Jamie Stache was hired as Charleroi’s fulltime code enforcement officer in Februar...
Monongahela council asks for patience during aquatorium work
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Monongahela council asks for patience during aquatorium work
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 12, 2026
City officials are not sure when work is slated to begin on the Noble J. Dick Aquatorium. A Monongahela councilman updated the public about the anticipated work at the Noble J. Dick aquatorium and pro...
Allegheny County’s longest cold case solved using DNA
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Allegheny County’s longest cold case solved using DNA
February 12, 2026
Alan Keener’s identity was found using forensic technology from the genetic genealogy company Othram. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Allegheny County’s longest cold case for an unidentified victim has been...
Sports
Leps looking for confidence against Burrell
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
Leps looking for confidence against Burrell
February 12, 2026
No. 8 Belle Vernon (13-9) will host No. 9 Burrell (1012) Friday at 7 p.m. in a first-round game. jsellew@yourmvi.com Defending Class 4A champion Belle Vernon will open the WPIAL boys basketball playof...
Montour’s size an obstacle for McKeesport
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
Montour’s size an obstacle for McKeesport
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
February 12, 2026
The Spartans feature 7-1 forward Loci Kalau, making the Tigers rethink their offensive strategy. After a few years out of the postseason, the McKeesport boys basketball team is geared up for tonight’s...
Supporting cast will be key for Warriors against Avonworth
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Supporting cast will be key for Warriors against Avonworth
By ByADAM BREWER MVI Sports 
February 12, 2026
Throughout a high school basketball season, you can expect some lulls and missteps. The key is that when you face those obstacles, you must have a short memory and be able to shift things back in your...
Baseball won’t sleep on Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes
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Baseball won’t sleep on Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
February 12, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Whether Paul Skenes was straight-faced serious or acting intentionally ignorant to protect a new pitch before its unveiling in a game, only the Pittsburgh Pirates ace knows. But Sken...
Obituaries
Joanne M. Misanik – Acme, formerly of New Eagle
Obituaries
Joanne M. Misanik – Acme, formerly of New Eagle
February 12, 2026
Joanne M. Misanik, 76, of Acme, formerly of New Eagle, passed away on Feb. 10, 2026, peacefully at home where she lived with her caregivers, sister, Joyce and husband Rick; nephew, Derek Allen and his...
Rosemarie Horan Knox
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Rosemarie Horan Knox
February 12, 2026
Rosemarie Horan Knox, a woman of remarkable grace, wit, and longevity, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2026, at the age of 102. To those who knew her, Rosemarie wasn’t just a centenarian. She was a ...