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January 3, 2026

CALENDAR WATCH

MONDAY

• Spaghetti, ravioli and half-and-half dinner, dine-in or takeout, Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department No. 2, 10 Main St., Belle Vernon, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 724-929-5511.

BVA LEOPARDS FAMILY
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BVA LEOPARDS FAMILY
January 7, 2026
Shapiro has record $30M on hand for reelection bid
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Shapiro has record $30M on hand for reelection bid
January 7, 2026
He’s expected to face state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in November. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro set another campaign finance record for Pennsylvania with $30 million on hand as he...
Commissioners keep leadership in place
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Commissioners keep leadership in place
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 7, 2026
Justin Kosanko, who was reelected in November, said the board is working as a “united front.” Rostraver Township commissioners voted to maintain their leadership during Monday’s reorganization meeting...
Savvy Citizen coming to Forward Twp.
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Savvy Citizen coming to Forward Twp.
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 7, 2026
The app is free for township residents and provides the ability for instant communication. Forward Township will join a growing list of communities using Savvy Citizen, a real-time alert system that w...
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THURSDAY
January 7, 2026
We’ll have all the latest news from around the region in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.
Elizabeth Borough holds reorganization meeting
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Elizabeth Borough holds reorganization meeting
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 7, 2026
Newcomer Emily McNeil and three returning council members were among those who were sworn in. A short reorganization meeting was held Monday for Elizabeth Borough to swear in new and returning members...