WORLD BRIEFLY Senate confirms Pam Bondi as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by the firings of career employees seen as disloyal to the Republican president.

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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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Construction 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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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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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...

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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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Shooter killed ex-wife and son in Rhode Island ice rink attack

February 18, 2026

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — The person who opened fire Monday during a youth hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink was specifically targeting family members, killing an ex-wife and son as many fans dived ...