Solar-powered scooters

By Mon Valley Independent

From left, California Area Elementary School students Samuel Woznack, Emma Vash and Diamond Cammack rode solar-powered scooters Tuesday afternoon. The school district recently acquired 20 solar-powered scooters through the support of a Pennsylvania DEP Environmental Education Grant. Elementary students taking classes at the high school have been using the scooters for transportation between the two campus buildings. Students are required to earn a Digital Badge to use the scooters.

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Pancake tradition unites Valley on Shrove Tuesday

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 18, 2026

The annual event serves as a fundraiser for Belle Vernon Area Rotary. Hot griddles, stacks of pancakes and a steady line of guests marked another year of service as Belle Vernon Area Rotary hosted its...

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BVA appoints new assistant superintendent

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 18, 2026

Marion Elementary School Principal Dr. Eric Knorr will move into the position beginning July 1. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Belle Vernon Area school board appointed a current district administrator to f...

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Glassport to join VIPR license plate network

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

February 18, 2026

Police Chief Shawn DeVerse is hoping to add two more license plate readers in the borough. Glassport council approved a motion Tuesday to enter into an agreement with Allegheny County District Attorne...

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Work starts on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

February 18, 2026

Work on the nearly 100-year-old structure is expected to continue through late 2028. By the MVI Lane restrictions began Monday, marking the start of the $51 million McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge project....

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RWNES issues alert about subscription notice mixup

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 18, 2026

A nearby ambulance provider mistakenly sent notices to homes in the RWNES coverage area. Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services is advising residents that Mutual Aid EMS, a neighboring ambulance pro...

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Verizon chosen as cable provider in West Mifflin

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

February 18, 2026

The company will receive a five-year agreement with service expected to start within 60 to 90 days. West Mifflin’s new cable provider will be Verizon Pennsylvania LLC. Council approved the cable franc...