BEST FRIENDS BRAVE THE COLD

Pete Madden of Canonsburg walks his dog, Harper, along a path at Mingo Creek County Park on a cold Thursday afternoon. Harper wears a coat as the pair make their way through the park during chilly conditions. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Monessen takes another step toward major sewer project

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 23, 2026

Solicitor Joseph Dalfonso said the city is “pressed for time” and wants to start work quickly. Monessen city council voted Thursday to begin the process to amend its cooperation agreement with the Mon...

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Funding announced for numerous local projects

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 23, 2026

All the state funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Roads will be smoother, pipes will be newer and long-delayed projects are finally getting off the ground after millions of d...

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Overnight fire destroys Monessen home

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 23, 2026

Two residents escaped safely from the Pacific Boulevard blaze. Crews from multiple departments spent several hours battling a house fire early Thursday morning in Monessen, as ice and bitter cold comp...

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West Mifflin eyes grants for school roof projects

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 23, 2026

Most of the work will focus on Clara Barton Elementary School. West Mifflin Area School District will seek funds through the Public School Facility Improvement grant program. Offered through the Penns...

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Heavy snow headed to Western Pa.

By By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive

January 23, 2026

The National Weather Service expects 7-10 inches to fall in most parts of the region. The chances of heavy snowfall in the region this weekend are increasing. The Pittsburgh office of the National Wea...