Swimming fans at BVA pool
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February 6, 2026
Siblings Aiden, 6, and Mason Dunay, 9, of Belle Vernon, watch the action from poolside during the Elizabeth Forward vs. Belle Vernon Area swimming meet Thursday night at Belle Vernon Area High School....
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54 projects will receive LSA funds
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 6, 2026
Commissioners gave unanimous approval to the list, which includes several Mon Valley endeavors. Millions of dollars in county funding will be headed to communities across Washington County this year, ...
McKeesport Area may offer tax amnesty program
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 6, 2026
Directors said a similar effort brought in more than $1M last time it was tried. The McKeesport Area school board announced during Thursday’s agenda meeting that it’s considering an amnesty program fo...
Two hurt in Rostraver Road crash
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 6, 2026
Rostraver Township firefighters responded to multiple accidents Thursday. Around 5 p.m., they were called to the scene of a commercial vehicle accident on Interstate 70 west near Exit 46. No injuries ...
Warriors dig in to beat Eagles
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
February 6, 2026
EF celebrates senior night by grabbing the No. 2 playoff spot in the section standings. In a battle for second place in Section 3-4A, and a home playoff game in the opening round, Elizabeth Forward an...
Serra Catholic hands Geibel its first loss
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By JIM DOWNEY For MVI Sports 
February 6, 2026
Abby Genes hit the gamewinning jumper with just over four seconds remaining to give Eagles a share of section crown. Abby Genes’ mid-range jumper with just over four seconds remaining lifted visiting ...
Warrior boys, girls sweep Leopards in the pool
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
February 6, 2026
As the regular season winds down for WPIAL swimming and diving, Elizabeth Forward continued its strong campaign by sweeping a meet at Belle Vernon on Thursday evening. The Warriors earned an 85-52 win...
Mt. Pleasant tops Ringgold in must-win game
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By JASON BLACK For MVI Sports 
February 6, 2026
The Vikings clinched a playoff spot and knocked the Rams out of the playoff race. Although the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team had already clinched a Class 4A playoff spot prior to Thursday’s Secti...
Eileen Ruth Stern – State College, Pa.
Obituaries
February 5, 2026
Eileen Ruth Stern, age 91, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Village at Penn State in State College, Pa. Eileen was born in Connellsville, Pa., and grew up in California, Pa., the daughte...
Obituaries
February 5, 2026
Rose Marie Capul, 86, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully with family on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Born in West Elizabeth on Jan. 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Giama...