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January 26, 2026

Republican calls growing for a deeper investigation into Minneapolis shooting

By By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, a sign that the Trump administration’s accounting of events may face bipartisan scrutiny.

WINTRY WALK AT CEDAR CREEK PARK
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WINTRY WALK AT CEDAR CREEK PARK
January 31, 2026
Sheila Gordon of Rostraver Township enjoys a winter walk Friday afternoon with her miniature schnauzer, Rocky, along the Great Allegheny Passage at Cedar Creek Park. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independe...
House committee approves pet cremation oversight bill
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House committee approves pet cremation oversight bill
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 31, 2026
The proposal was inspired by the Patrick Vereb case. A bill that would create more oversight on the cremation of pets advanced out of the state House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, moving it a step cl...
Ice slows traffic on Monongahela River
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Ice slows traffic on Monongahela River
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 31, 2026
Items such as coal, salt and fuel may be prioritized so they can keep moving. As freezing temperatures continue throughout the region, ice on the Monongahela River has started to slow down commercial ...
Stockdale VFD celebrates century of service
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Stockdale VFD celebrates century of service
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 31, 2026
The method of fighting fires has changed greatly since the department was formed in 1926. For 100 years, someone has always shown up. Firefighting in Stockdale used to mean relying on bucket brigades ...
Haitian immigrant hopes master’s degree will help inspire others
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Haitian immigrant hopes master’s degree will help inspire others
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 31, 2026
Luciano Janvier received the degree in conflict resolution from PennWest University last month. Haitian immigrant Luciano Janvier is trying to carve a path for himself and many in his Charleroi commun...
Ex-youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds
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Ex-youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds
By By PATRICK VARINE TribLive 
January 31, 2026
Attorney general: Money was used for personal bills, shopping, car payments and bathroom remodel. The former director for the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League who resigned suddenly without e...