WORLD BRIEFLY Trump attends Daytona 500 and says the spirit of NASCAR will ‘fuel America’s Golden Age’

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump, attending Sunday’s Daytona 500, for the second time as president, called the opening event of the NASCAR series a unifying event that possesses a spirit that will “fuel America’s Golden Age” — which he has said would happen under his leadership.

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PLAYOFF CROWD CELEBRATES IN MCKEESPORT

February 13, 2026

The McKeesport Area High School student section erupts with cheers during the first half of the Tigers’ boys basketball playoff game against Montour Thursday night at Neenie Campbell Gymnasium in McKe...

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Shemansky is acting police chief in Donora

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 13, 2026

He received unanimous approval following a long council discussion about making him chief without any other designation. What began as a routine appointment turned into a lengthy and at times tense de...

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Solar power project proposed for Palmer Regional, Rostraver airports

February 13, 2026

A solar power farm is being considered for the local airport, according to a representative from Venergy Group LLC. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity could become the firs...

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Monessen could be site of senior housing project

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 13, 2026

The president of SD Holdings told council on Thursday that he has talked with potential investors. Monessen council members heard a presentation Thursday from Michael Slavik, president of SD Holdings,...

Council looks at comprehensive plan, gets salt update

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Council looks at comprehensive plan, gets salt update

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

February 13, 2026

A vote on the plan is expected next week. West Mifflin officials hope a new comprehensive plan will benefit them over the next decade. That was the one of the stated goals following a 10-minute presen...

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NBV officials impressed by response to weekend fire

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 13, 2026

More than 100 area firefighters helped to extinguish the blaze in freezing conditions. North Belle Vernon officials this week praised firefighters, borough employees and mutual aid departments for the...