Players, gamblers charged with rigging games
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January 16, 2026

Players, gamblers charged with rigging games

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 who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

BELLE VERNON/RINGGOLD AUNT
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BELLE VERNON/RINGGOLD AUNT
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...
McKeesport school board OKs website update through AIU
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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...
West Mifflin school board addresses financial issues
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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...
Charleroi to consider abandoning part of Ninth Street for car dealer
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Charleroi to consider abandoning part of Ninth Street for car dealer
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...
Officials worry for future as Arnold Palmer Regional Airport passenger levels hit new lows
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Officials worry for future as Arnold Palmer Regional Airport passenger levels hit new lows
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
January 16, 2026
Spirit Airlines’ continued operation is viewed as a “50-50 proposition at best.” Air traffic through Arnold Palmer Regional Airport last year fell to its lowest level since 2011 even as local leaders ...
Funeral pre-planning with a professional eases anxiety
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Funeral pre-planning with a professional eases anxiety
January 16, 2026
Metro Creative Services The death of a loved is difficult to confront. Emotions are elevated and grief is prominent. which can make it hard to make important decisions. Quite often several people need...