Family sledding adventure at Mingo Creek Park

Dave Lendway of Finleyville (second from right) poses with his grandchildren during a day of sled riding at Mingo Creek Park Sunday afternoon. From left are Benjamin Lendway, 9; Isaiah Williams, 13; Greyson Williams, 6; Cordelia Lendway, 12; Dave Lendway; and Owen Williams, 8.

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Shapiro’s budget proposal sparks debate

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

February 4, 2026

It increases spending by 5.4% and calls for the legalization of recreational marijuana use. Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his $53.3 billion budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year Tuesday in a joint...

Community leaders react to court decision on Haitians

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Community leaders react to court decision on Haitians

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 4, 2026

A federal judge granted a pause to the end of their temporary protected status. Some immigrant community leaders in Charleroi reacted with cautious optimism after a federal judge on Monday blocked Pre...

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Food bank volunteers recognized

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 4, 2026

A ceremony was held Tuesday in Charleroi to honor everyone who helps feed the community. Looking around the room at the Food Bank Honors ceremony at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Charleroi, it was ...

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February 4, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Charleroi and McKeesport in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached an aircraft carrier

February 4, 2026

The incident occurred Tuesday in the Arabian Sea. WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea,...

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News on dementia is a call to action for our future

February 4, 2026

THE LATEST REPORT ON CTE is both enlightening and alarming. A groundbreaking study from Boston University researchers found that those with CTE have a much higher chance of being diagnosed with dement...