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January 23, 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026

You’ll have stars in your eyes, enthusiasm beyond belief and an open mind that will help you turn your dreams into a reality. Take it upon yourself to make things happen. Talk the talk and walk the walk. A belief in yourself and a big agenda will lead to the success you desire. Personal, financial and emotional growth are within reach.

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Elizabeth in state of emergency due to snowstorm
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 28, 2026
Council members are concerned about potential flooding when ice on the river begins to melt. In response to the weekend snowstorm, Elizabeth Borough Councilman Chuck Smith stated that he and Mayor Bar...
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PHRC town hall focuses on racial tensions in Charleroi
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 28, 2026
The virtual event was sparked by an incident involving a business owner in the borough. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission hosted a “No Hate In Our State” virtual town hall Tuesday to address...
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THURSDAY
January 28, 2026
Don’t miss the latest news from around the region in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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Winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger
January 28, 2026
By SOPHIE BATES, KRISTIN M. HALL and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond were among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold as crews scrambl...
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Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply
By By MATT OTT Associated press 
January 28, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects. The Conference Boa...