Mt. Calvary Baptist Church hosts Black History Month celebration
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February 17, 2026
Members of the Gems youth program walk down the aisle at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Monessen during Sunday’s celebration of Black History Month. Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent
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Salt shortage leads to state of emergency in White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Borough officials said the public shouldn’t be alarmed, as it just provides more options to replenish the supply. White Oak council declared a state of emergency during Monday’s meeting due to a deple...
West Newton Bridge project: Temporary span to keep town connected
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 17, 2026
The renovation of the permanent bridge — which includes replacing the deck and repairing the trusses and substructure — is expected to be completed in 2028. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Don Lewandowski of W...
Rostraver commissioners honor student for reporting incident with gun
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Tyler Miller’s actions resulted in the recovery of two stolen firearms. A Belle Vernon Area Middle School student was recognized Monday by Rostraver Township commissioners and the police department af...
Brown’s career night leads Leps into quarters
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
February 17, 2026
Sophomore Aubrey Brown scored 24 points and freshman Lyla McConnell added 20 in a BVA win. At one point during Monday’s WPIAL Class 4A firstround game between No. 4 Belle Vernon and No. 13 Lincoln Par...
Warriors storm past Vikings
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WPIAL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
February 17, 2026
Fifth-seeded Elizabeth Forward used a decisive second quarter and a dominant performance from Kaelynn Settles to advance in the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs with a 58-37 victory over Hopewell on Monday nig...
No. 5 Bears too athletic for No. 12 Shenango
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Clairton’s boys basketball team prides itself on playing tough defense and attacking downhill on offense, using its size and athleticism to wear opponents down. In the first round of the WPIAL Class 2...
Spring brings ‘Food for Thought’
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
February 17, 2026
With the Pirates in camp for spring training, it’s a sure sign that spring sports for area high school teams are right around the corner. As we get ready for the boys (and girls) of summer in the spri...
Larry J. Hoosac – Monongahela
Obituaries
February 17, 2026
Larry J. Hoosac, 80, of Monongahela, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, sur rounded by his family in his home. Born June 22, 1945, in New Eagle, he was the son of the late Peter Sr. and Irene Greg...
Richard David ‘Dick’ Kujawski – Speers
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February 17, 2026
Richard David “Dick” Kujawski, 78, of Speers, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Presbyt erian Hospital in Pittsburgh after comp lications from a serious illness. He was the son of the late Hen...