McKeesport police land $25K grant
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January 17, 2026

McKeesport police land $25K grant

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 

The money will go toward the purchase of a Utility Terrain Vehicle to help with the response to out-of-the-way calls.

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...
Justice Department investigating if Walz, Frey impeded immigration enforcement
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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 ...
BVA school board to vote on new solicitor
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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...
Mon Valley Cloggers keep traditional dancing alive
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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...