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Lynn Swann, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, gets ready to shoot a frame of his teammates during picture day in Miami on Jan. 16, 1979, for the upcoming Super Bowl XIII. Swann bruised his left foot when he was stepped on by cornerback Ron Johnson following the picture session. X-rays were negative, the Steelers said, but Swann was taped and limping. The Steelers went on to defeat the Dallas Cowboys 35 to 31, marking the black and gold’s third Super Bowl title. AP

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CHEERING FOR THE JAGUARS

January 17, 2026

Thomas Jefferson cheerleader Ella Innocenti holds up a “J” card during halftime of the Jaguars’ boys basketball game against Peters Township Friday night. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Justice Department investigating if Walz, Frey impeded immigration enforcement

January 17, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they ...

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Charleroi Area student will finish high school in Belgium

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 17, 2026

Finlee Lenhart is a participant in the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Next year, Finlee Lenhart won’t be driving to work or heading out with friends after school. Instead, the Charleroi Area High Scho...

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McKeesport police land $25K grant

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2026

The money will go toward the purchase of a Utility Terrain Vehicle to help with the response to out-of-the-way calls. State Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-McKeesport, and state Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mi...

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BVA school board to vote on new solicitor

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2026

Some directors were upset about not receiving advance notice of the potential change. Some Belle Vernon Area school board members were taken by surprise this week after it was announced that several b...

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Mon Valley Cloggers keep traditional dancing alive

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2026

The group is preparing for its upcoming Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day performances. The Mon Valley Cloggers have been dancing and entertaining around the area since 1992. Clogging is a folk da...