Officials worry for future as Arnold Palmer Regional Airport passenger levels hit new lows
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January 16, 2026

Officials worry for future as Arnold Palmer Regional Airport passenger levels hit new lows

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 

Spirit Airlines’ continued operation is viewed as a “50-50 proposition at best.”

Belle Vernon/Ringgold aunt shows support
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January 16, 2026
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. P...
MASD OKs website update through AIU; honors students
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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...
West Mifflin school board addresses financial issues
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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...
Charleroi to consider abandoning part of Ninth Street for car dealer
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 16, 2026
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...
Westmoreland County makes 12 temporary layoffs permanent as part of restructuring
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
January 16, 2026
Cash flow issues resulted from a state budget impasse and a subsequent freeze on allocations. A dozen Westmoreland County employees who have been furloughed saw their positions abolished Thursday, res...