BVA school board to vote on new solicitor
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January 17, 2026

BVA school board to vote on new solicitor

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 

Some directors were upset about not receiving advance notice of the potential change.

CHEERING FOR THE JAGUARS
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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
Charleroi Area student will finish high school in Belgium
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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...
McKeesport police land $25K grant
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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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January 17, 2026
We’ll have coverage of a tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Monday’s electronic edition.
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January 17, 2026
Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...