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City teacher found with gun in elementary school
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City teacher found with gun in elementary school
February 20, 2026
A Monessen City School District employee was found in possession of a gun while on school grounds Thursday, the district said in a letter to parents and guardians. The district and police have not ide...
Rooney discusses impact of NFL draft at economic forum
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Rooney discusses impact of NFL draft at economic forum
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 20, 2026
The April 23-25 event will bring a lot of exposure to the Pittsburgh region. Hundreds of Washington County officials and business leaders came together Thursday for a forum hosted by the Washington Co...
River ice jams are latest weather concern
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River ice jams are latest weather concern
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 20, 2026
They can cause flooding as ice on the river begins to melt. Rivers in the Mon Valley remain below flood stage, but officials warn that ice jams — not high water alone — could cause problems through th...
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Two injured in Rostraver crash
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Two injured in Rostraver crash
February 20, 2026
Rostraver Township police and firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash about 8 a.m. Thursday on Rostraver Road at Finley Road. Two people were transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Servi...
MAWC says harsh weather stressed system
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MAWC says harsh weather stressed system
February 20, 2026
Conditions led to a 60% increase in water main breaks and leaks from last January. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Arctic winter conditions that set upon Western Pennsylvania over the past month have the...
Megan’s List offender charged in Elizabeth Township
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Megan’s List offender charged in Elizabeth Township
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February 20, 2026
A West Mifflin man who is on Megan’s List as a convicted sex offender is accused of failing to register his address with state police. Joshua Herzing, 39, of Pennsylvania Avenue, was charged Wednesday...
Sports
EF to semis after taking round 3 against BVA
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
EF to semis after taking round 3 against BVA
By JEREMY SELLEW 
February 20, 2026
The Leopards got the EF lead down to a single point with just over a minute to go in a 61-56 loss to the Warriors. The third time wasn’t the charm for the Belle Vernon girls basketball team Thursday. ...
Cy Young winner Skenes dominant in simulated game
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Cy Young winner Skenes dominant in simulated game
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
February 20, 2026
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. BRADENTON, Fla. — It was a simulated game but one that Paul Skenes treated like a warm-up for the World Baseball Clas...
Keller’s OT goal helps U.S. stun Canada for gold medal
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Keller’s OT goal helps U.S. stun Canada for gold medal
February 20, 2026
MILAN (AP) — A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal- winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women’s hockey teams to...
Eagles advance after long layoff
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Eagles advance after long layoff
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
February 20, 2026
After a 10-day wait between games, Serra Catholic’s girls are headed to the WPIAL semifinals. Despite being off school for winter break, Serra Catholic had to be ready Thursday night for its first gam...
Obituaries
Dolores R. Walker Harhai – Monessen
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Dolores R. Walker Harhai – Monessen
February 20, 2026
Dolores R. Walker Harhai, of Monessen, died on Feb. 18, 2026. She was 102 years old, born Dec. 29, 1923, to Alice Lessman Walker and Jos eph Walker. Her husb and, John B. Harhai, predeceased her in 19...
Deborah Ann Bianchi – Monongahela
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Deborah Ann Bianchi – Monongahela
February 20, 2026
Deborah Ann Bianchi, 67, of Monongahela, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Mont efiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Oct. 27, 1958, in New Eagle, the daughter of the late William T. Pierce and Ma...