Sunday, January 18, 2026

Thoughts followed by actions will pay off. You have the energy and motivation to set your plans in motion and follow them through to the end. Refuse to let outside influences get in your way. It’s time to fulfill your hopes and wishes and to embrace life in your own unique manner. Live life your way.

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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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CHEERING FOR THE JAGUARS

January 17, 2026

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MONDAY

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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THE AGENDA

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...