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January 21, 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Gather facts before you act. Emotional spontaneity will get you in trouble. Knowing what’s possible and what you can do will help you gain ground this year. Think big while sticking to a budget and your capabilities. Make your home your focal point and use what you have on hand to get things done.

SKATING RINK OPEN IN CALIFORNIA
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SKATING RINK OPEN IN CALIFORNIA
January 24, 2026
Harper Piktel, 10, and Christine Ura, 10, hold hands Friday afternoon while skating at the outdoor ice rink at California Area Elementary School. The rink opened after several days of cold weather, an...
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Area man facing child pornography charges
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 24, 2026
A Charleroi man has been arrested on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material, according to court records. Michael A. Charlton, 41, was charged with two felony counts of photographing, ...
Officials laying groundwork for economic development
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MONESSEN
Officials laying groundwork for economic development
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 24, 2026
The city plans to seek grant money through the state’s STMP program. Monessen officials are getting started on major economic development projects in hopes of spurring growth in the city. Mayor Ron Mo...
Westmoreland County kicking off America’s 250th with courthouse light-up ceremony
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Westmoreland County kicking off America’s 250th with courthouse light-up ceremony
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
January 24, 2026
The dome will be awash in red, white and blue. Westmoreland County will launch its celebration of America’s 250th birthday this weekend with a symbolic light-up ceremony at the heart of the county sea...
Judge rules theft case against ex-Westmoreland purchasing head can proceed
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Judge rules theft case against ex-Westmoreland purchasing head can proceed
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 24, 2026
Prosecutors say Kristopher Cardiff was behind a payroll scheme to misappropriate $9,800 in overtime payments. The theft case against Westmoreland County’s former purchasing director will proceed to tr...
Torch, Husky, Overlord — and a soldier from Mon City
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
Torch, Husky, Overlord — and a soldier from Mon City
By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI 
January 24, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. The date was June 20, 1944. Monongahela’s Marshall Dallo, ...