River ice jams are latest weather concern
Latest News, Main
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
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
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
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
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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NEWS BRIEF
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...
EF to semis after taking round 3 against BVA
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
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
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
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
Olympics, Sports
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
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
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...
Dolores R. Walker Harhai – Monessen
Obituaries
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
Obituaries
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...