SPORTS DIGEST 49ers win shootout with Bears

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 left, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 on Sunday night and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.

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DREAM MAKERS AWARD WINNERS

January 20, 2026

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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP

Second Coen extension granted

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 20, 2026

The company is awaiting permits from PennDOT. Rostraver Township commissioners approved an extension Tuesday for a new Coen Market that is being built in the township. Unanimous approval was granted t...

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Deep freeze descends on Mon Valley

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 20, 2026

Warming shelters are open as dangerously cold temperatures remain in the forecast for today. A blast of Arctic air moved into Southwestern Pennsylvania on Monday, bringing bitter cold and dangerous wi...

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Suspects had to be rescued after fleeing over hillside to escape police

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 20, 2026

Numerous area first responders assisted in the effort, which took more than four hours. Footprints in the snow helped Monessen police track three juveniles who allegedly fled a stolen vehicle and ende...

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WEDNESDAY

January 20, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from West Mifflin and the BVA school board in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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WHITE OAK

Council votes to reopen budget

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 20, 2026

Any changes to the spending plan have to be approved by Feb. 15. White Oak voted Monday to reopen its 2026 budget after some back-and-fourth discussion among council members. During last week’s worksh...