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Monessen schools changing class scheduling process

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 12, 2026

Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte said no decisions have been made to eliminate staff. The Monessen City School District released a statement Friday addressing changes being made to the class scheduling...

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Stabbing arrest made

January 12, 2026

One person was taken to a local hospital Saturday after a stabbing at a Glassport apartment building. Allegheny County dispatchers confirmed to our news partners at WTAE that authorities were called t...

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MVI Girls Shootout Classic held

January 12, 2026

Belle Vernon’s Lyla McConnell and Saylor Lee celebrate during a win over Serra Catholic on Saturday as the Mon Valley Independent hosted its annual Girls Shootout Classic. See stories on Page B1. Mike...

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Mon River search in Donora called ‘unfounded’

January 12, 2026

Firefighters responded to a person in distress call Sunday that prompted a river search. Donora firefighters conducted the rescue search of the Monongahela River that was later determined to be unfoun...

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Ground broken for Layton Bridge replacement project

January 12, 2026

The project will also include improvements to Layton Road. By the MVI PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and local officials broke ground last week on the Layton Bridge (Route 4038) replacement project in...

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Mon Valley Academy for the Arts leaders selected for Community Service Award

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 12, 2026

Annette Buffer and SueAnne Antonucci will receive the honor from the Brownsville Area Ministerial Association. Two longtime leaders of the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts will be recognized later this...

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Titans let lead slip away, but recover to beat BC

By JEREMY SELLEW

January 12, 2026

Kendall Lee led the way for West Mifflin with 22 points. West Mifflin saw a big early lead evaporate against Bishop Canevin Saturday at the Mon Valley Independent Girls Shootout Classic. But the Titan...

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MVI GIRLS SHOOTOUT CLASSIC

Leopards withstand Serra’s upset bid

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

January 12, 2026

BVA’s size and experience eventually made the difference in a 52-46 win. From the outside, it was a classic David vs. Goliath tale in the final game of the MVI Shootout Classic Saturday afternoon as u...

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Brown wins battle of Pa.’s top 215-pounders

By By PAUL SCHOFIELD TribLive

January 12, 2026

The BVA wrestler posted a 10-0 victory in a rematch of last year’s state finals. The marquee matchup of the night lived up to its billing at the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling ...

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Rams post convincing victory over Commodores

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

January 12, 2026

Ringgold got 22 points from Jada Gernot in the 29-point win. When Ringgold and Frazier took the court at Belle Vernon for the Mon Valley Independent Girls Shootout Classic on Saturday, both sides earn...

Obituaries

Joan Kaschok

January 10, 2026

JUNE 6, 1939 – JAN. 8, 2026 Joan Kaschok was born on June 6, 1939, in Stockdale, Pa., to John Kashok Jr. and Alice Wislosky Kaschok. She was predeceased by her sister, Donna Kaschok Armstrong. Joan le...

Obituaries

Violet ‘Vi’ Mae Behanna – Monongahela

January 10, 2026

Violet “Vi” Mae Behanna, 77, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Jefferson Hospital. She was born March 22, 1948, in Charler oi, daughter of Dale Jennings and Helen Mae Nardick ...