WORLD BRIEFLY A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Cuban immigrant who had built a new life working at a Kentucky scrapyard died on Christmas Day from severe burns suffered in last month’s UPS cargo plane crash, raising the death toll to 15, officials said.

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Cheering for the Jaguars

January 17, 2026

Thomas Jefferson cheerleader Ella Innocenti holds up a “J” card during halftime of the Jaguars’ boys basketball game against Peters Township Friday night. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Charleroi Area student will finish high school in Belgium

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 17, 2026

Finlee Lenhart is a participant in the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Next year, Finlee Lenhart won’t be driving to work or heading out with friends after school. Instead, the Charleroi Area High Scho...

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McKeesport police land $25K grant

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2026

The money will go toward the purchase of a Utility Terrain Vehicle to help with the response to out-of-the-way calls. State Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-McKeesport, and state Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mi...

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Mon Valley Cloggers keep traditional dancing alive

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2026

The group is preparing for its upcoming Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day performances. The Mon Valley Cloggers have been dancing and entertaining around the area since 1992. Clogging is a folk da...

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Palace Theatre hosting presentation on history of the U.S.

January 17, 2026

“The Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony of America” will be presented for the first time this evening with live musicians on stage. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive The story of the birth of the Uni...

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BVA school board to vote on new solicitor

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2026

Some directors were upset about not receiving advance notice of the potential change. Some Belle Vernon Area school board members were taken by surprise this week after it was announced that several b...