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Lawsuit claims Nippon failed to avert fatal Clairton blast
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Lawsuit claims Nippon failed to avert fatal Clairton blast
February 21, 2026
The complaint alleges employees were stationed above a blast zone. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A lawsuit filed by the sister of a man killed in an explosion at Clairton Coke Works last summer alleges ...
Our Black Rose offers comfort to families after suicide
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Our Black Rose offers comfort to families after suicide
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 21, 2026
Elizabeth Township is getting involved with the program through its junior commissioner. Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Brendan Stroschein plans to work with Our Black Rose to bring resources ...
Grant will bring advanced weather station to Charleroi
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Grant will bring advanced weather station to Charleroi
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 21, 2026
Teacher Eric Selva hopes it will spark curiosity that may expand students’ career options. Soon, students at Charleroi Area School District won’t just be checking the weather. They’ll be forecasting i...
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MAWT water system improvements set to begin Monday
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MAWT water system improvements set to begin Monday
February 21, 2026
By the MVI Washington Township Municipal Authority Manager Jan Amoroso announced that work will begin on the first phase of the $5.6 million water system improvements grant awarded to MAWT. The waterl...
Fish fry season kicks off in Fallowfield Township
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Fish fry season kicks off in Fallowfield Township
February 21, 2026
Fallowfield Township volunteer firefighters Cathy Boyle, Christian Popelas and Gavin Pendo hold up fish sandwiches and fries during Friday’s fish fry. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Sports
Late turnover, free throw sink Rams’ Cinderella run
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Late turnover, free throw sink Rams’ Cinderella run
By JEREMY SELLEW 
February 21, 2026
Ringgold’s Cinderella run to the WPIAL title came to a halt in the Class 5A quarterfinals Friday at Peters Township’s AHN Arena. The No. 15 Rams (15-10) just missed out on reaching the semifinals, dro...
No. 3 Jaguars survive against Hawthorne, No. 6 Penn Hills
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No. 3 Jaguars survive against Hawthorne, No. 6 Penn Hills
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
February 21, 2026
Penn Hills scored 37 points to close the gap before falling against Thomas Jefferson Friday. Entering the fourth quarter of Friday night’s WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal matchup with a 21-point lead over...
Cook’s putback in final seconds stuns No. 1 Mohawk
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Cook’s putback in final seconds stuns No. 1 Mohawk
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
February 21, 2026
Class 3A defending champion South Allegheny moves on to face No. 13 Shady Side Academy in semifinals. It’s cliché to say it, but whoever had the ball last in Friday night’s WPIAL Class 3A boys basketb...
Confidence key for Chandler to gain starting spot
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Confidence key for Chandler to gain starting spot
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
February 21, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. — Bubba Chandler cruised through his first three major-league games, earning a four-inning save in his debut and wins in his next two appearances before the Milwaukee Brewers dealt the...
Obituaries
Marian S. Monios – Altoona
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Marian S. Monios – Altoona
February 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts the family of Marian S. Monios, 95, of Altoona, announces her passing on Feb. 17, 2026, at the Lut heran Home in Hollidaysburg. She was born Jan. 31, 1931, in Monessen, to the ...
Obituaries
James C. Levy – Arnold City
February 21, 2026
James C. Levy, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Born in Charleroi on Jan. 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Helen Flenniken and James Levy. Jim served his country in the Unit...