Horwitz glad to have more pop in Bucs’ lineup
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
January 28, 2026

Horwitz glad to have more pop in Bucs’ lineup

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ returning players have shared their excitement regarding how the club has navigated the offseason, acquiring a multitude of proven big-leaguers.

PERFECT SLEDDING WEATHER AT MINGO CREEK PARK
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January 28, 2026
At left, sisters Chloe Karlowsky, 9, and Ariel Strack, 13, of Monongahela smile as they ride a Flexible Flyer down a hill Monday afternoon at Mingo Creek County Park. At right, Adam Bauman helps guide...
Extreme weather causing equipment failure
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 28, 2026
North Belle Vernon and Monessen both encountered breakdowns, while some areas are running short on road salt. After days of nonstop work during the weekend snowstorm, municipalities across the region ...
Elizabeth in state of emergency due to snowstorm
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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...
PHRC town hall focuses on racial tensions in Charleroi
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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...
Winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger
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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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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...