Cougars sneak past Ligonier Valley; Warriors upset at Derry
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January 14, 2026
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Cougars sneak past Ligonier Valley; Warriors upset at Derry

By JEREMY SELLEW 

Charleroi held off a second-quarter surge from Ligonier Valley and finished with a 74-70 win in Section 4-3A play. Charleroi opened with 26 points in the first quarter, but Ligonier Valley responded with 24 in the second to cut the gap and make it 44-34 at halftime.

‘TINY TYKES’ STORY TIME AT ROSTRAVER LIBRARY
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‘TINY TYKES’ STORY TIME AT ROSTRAVER LIBRARY
January 15, 2026
Bailey Powell, 2, of Smithton smiles while participating in the “Tiny Tykes Tadpoles” story-time program at the Rostraver Public Library on Wednesday morning. The weekly program introduces toddlers to...
Charleroi fire chief airs frustration over street damage amid projects
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Charleroi fire chief airs frustration over street damage amid projects
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 15, 2026
Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said the road plates are damaged and it’s delaying response times in some instances. Frustration over damaged roads tied to gas line work resurfaced at Wednesday’s council...
DA gives update on Century III Mall demolition
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DA gives update on Century III Mall demolition
By By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive 
January 15, 2026
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala on Wednesday said a potential buyer is close to finalizing a deal to buy the property that was once home to one of the largest malls in the world. De...
EF to move forward with process to hire new solicitor
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EF to move forward with process to hire new solicitor
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 15, 2026
Several school board members said they want to move on from a contentious meeting last month. Several Elizabeth Forward School Board members addressed the public Wednesday to clear the air about a con...
West Mifflin to take action on proposal to subdivide golf course for a housing project
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West Mifflin to take action on proposal to subdivide golf course for a housing project
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
January 15, 2026
Council said this is just the first step in Westwood Golf Club’s plans to split the golf course. West Mifflin officials will look at plans submitted by owners of Westwood Golf Club to subdivide the pr...
Council welcomes new controller, honors MMVTA rep. Eckert
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Council welcomes new controller, honors MMVTA rep. Eckert
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 15, 2026
George Eckert has represented the city on the transit authority board for several years. Monongahela’s council meeting Wednesday was the second for Chris Spahr Jr., the new city controller, following ...