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DEAR ABBY: I am a very overweight woman, but down 50 pounds from my top weight and continuing at a consistent, but slow, rate to lose. My A1C is now down to pre-diabetic, so I know my efforts are making a difference. I recently had a terrible bout of sciatica and pain in an arthritic knee, which kept me from some anticipated travel.

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Best friends brave the cold

January 23, 2026

Pete Madden of Canonsburg walks his dog, Harper, along a path at Mingo Creek County Park on a cold Thursday afternoon. Harper wears a coat as the pair make their way through the park during chilly con...

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Monessen takes another step toward major sewer project

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 23, 2026

Solicitor Joseph Dalfonso said the city is “pressed for time” and wants to start work quickly. Monessen city council voted Thursday to begin the process to amend its cooperation agreement with the Mon...

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Funding announced for numerous local projects

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 23, 2026

All the state funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Roads will be smoother, pipes will be newer and long-delayed projects are finally getting off the ground after millions of d...

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Overnight fire destroys Monessen home

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 23, 2026

Two residents escaped safely from the Pacific Boulevard blaze. Crews from multiple departments spent several hours battling a house fire early Thursday morning in Monessen, as ice and bitter cold comp...

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Heavy snow headed to Western Pa.

January 23, 2026

The National Weather Service expects 7-10 inches to fall in most parts of the region. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive The chances of heavy snowfall in the region this weekend are increasing. The Pittsburg...

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Hazardous roads result in several accidents

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 23, 2026

Black ice was reported throughout the Mon Valley Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Icy road conditions led to multiple accidents across the area Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, keeping ...