Facts about Alex Pretti’s death are undeniable. The WH is denying them anyway
Opinion, Politics
January 31, 2026

Facts about Alex Pretti’s death are undeniable. The WH is denying them anyway

The killing of Alex Pretti was unjust and unjustified. While protesting — aka “observing” or “interfering with” — deportation operations, the VA hospital ICU nurse came to the aid of two protesters, one of whom had been slammed to the ground by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent. With a phone in one hand, Pretti used the other hand, in vain, to protect his eyes while being pepper sprayed. Knocked to the ground, Pretti was repeatedly smashed in the face with the spray can, pummeled by multiple agents, disarmed of his holstered legal firearm and then shot nine or 10 times.

Magistrate’s office moving for repair work
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 7, 2026
District Judge Eric Porter will be in a building across from Chamber Plaza while damage from a water leak is fixed. Interim plans have been made to relocate the office of Magisterial District Judge Er...
Teen killed in 25-vehicle crash in Butler County
Around The Valley, Latest News
By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
February 7, 2026
Part of Interstate 79 was shut down for hours. An 18-year-old Slippery Rock University student was killed Friday in a series of weather-related crashes involving at least 25 vehicles on northbound Int...
Puskar Award celebrates dedication to service
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 7, 2026
It was introduced this week at a Food Honors banquet and presented to Christine Janney. The most meaningful work in a church rarely happens at the microphone. It happens in quiet phone calls, in praye...
Washington Co. sheriff’s K-9 unit fundraiser set
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 7, 2026
The event’s proceeds will benefit “the paws that enforce the laws.” On Valentine’s Day, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department will hold a fundraising event to support its K-9 unit. The Puppy Love...
Charleroi students celebrate 100 days of school
Around The Valley, Latest News
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 7, 2026
The milestone, which was reached Tuesday, served as a fun learning experience. Charleroi Area elementary students stepped back in time this week as they celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing ...
Davis Monuments opens today in Elizabeth Twp.
Around The Valley, Latest News
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 7, 2026
A grand opening for the new location will take place starting at 10 a.m. A new location for Davis Monuments will open today in Elizabeth Township this weekend. At 10 a.m. the family- owned business ba...