House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
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January 9, 2026

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting for the measure.

Couple renews vows on eve of their Valentine’s Day 10th anniversary
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Couple renews vows on eve of their Valentine’s Day 10th anniversary
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 14, 2026
Jessica and Derrick Prout of Monessen got married 10 years ago. Love was in the air as two Valley sweethearts renewed their vows on the eve of their 10th anniversary, which falls on Valentine’s Day. J...
Mon Valley Healthcare honors staff for dedication during snowstorm
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Mon Valley Healthcare honors staff for dedication during snowstorm
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 14, 2026
Some spent several days at the facility during last month’s huge snowstorm to make sure residents were cared for. Valentine’s Day often brings flowers, cards and candlelit dinners. At Mon Valley Healt...
Water and sewage bills to rise for ABC customers
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Water and sewage bills to rise for ABC customers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 14, 2026
The new water and sewer rates will take effect with the March invoices. Water and sewer customers served by the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi will see higher bills beginning in March after the...
Suspect held for court in North Belle Vernon rampage
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Suspect held for court in North Belle Vernon rampage
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 14, 2026
Employees of Check Eye Group described the incident at a preliminary hearing Friday. A North Belle Vernon man accused of terrorizing employees at a local optometrist’s office while naked and wielding ...
Monster fish fries to return at St. Andrew in Donora
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Monster fish fries to return at St. Andrew in Donora
February 14, 2026
St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, will hold its monster fish fries from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing each Friday through Lent, except Good Friday. T...
West Mifflin Area High School seniors deliver Valentines to veterans
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West Mifflin Area High School seniors deliver Valentines to veterans
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 14, 2026
The cards from West Mifflin Area High School contain messages to honor their service. West Mifflin Area High School students are giving back to those who served our country this Valentine’s Day by par...