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• Michael Sims, 43, of Cottonwood, Ariz., was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, evading arrest, DUI and traffic violations stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state.

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Belle Vernon/Ringgold aunt shows support

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...

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MASD OKs website update through AIU; honors students

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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Crash slows I-70 traffic

January 16, 2026

Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a crash shortly before 4:30 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 70 near mile marker 44. Two people were transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency...

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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

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...

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Westmoreland County makes 12 temporary layoffs permanent as part of restructuring

January 16, 2026

Cash flow issues resulted from a state budget impasse and a subsequent freeze on allocations. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A dozen Westmoreland County employees who have been furloughed saw their pos...