BELLE VERNON/RINGGOLD AUNT

Natalie Walsh sits with her niece, Lily Walsh, in the stands during Thursday’s girls basketball game between Belle Vernon and Ringgold. Walsh had extra reason to cheer, with two nieces on the court. Payton Walsh, Lily’s sister, plays for Belle Vernon, while her other niece, also named Natalie Walsh, plays for Ringgold. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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McKeesport school board OKs website update through AIU

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 16, 2026

Director Jason Pavlecic dissented, arguing that the $12,940 annual cost is too expensive. The McKeesport Area school board approved a proposal Thursday that would allow the district to update its webs...

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West Mifflin school board addresses financial issues

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 16, 2026

Directors also learned that the high school auditorium project is nearing completion. Several financial items were discussed at West Mifflin Area school board’s work session Thursday evening. The stat...

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Charleroi to consider abandoning part of Ninth Street for car dealer

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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A public hearing on the matter is set for Wednesday evening. Charleroi officials have scheduled a public hearing to consider the possible abandonment of a portion of Ninth Street to accommodate an exp...

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Players, gamblers charged with rigging games

January 16, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An investigation into a sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games has ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players...

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Estate planning: 16 things to do to put your affairs in order

By By TROY SEGAL Investopedia

January 16, 2026

About half of Americans (46%) have a will. The other half are complicating the task of settling their affairs for their survivors. That’s why it’s important to have a plan in place in the event of you...