Food bank volunteers recognized
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February 4, 2026

Food bank volunteers recognized

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 

A ceremony was held Tuesday in Charleroi to honor everyone who helps feed the community.

Shapiro’s budget proposal sparks debate
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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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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...
FAYETTE CITY/WASHINGTON TWP. LIONS HONOR STUDENTS
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February 4, 2026
The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club recently recognized five students from the Belle Vernon Area Middle School as students of the month. Students are recognized not only on scholarship, bu...
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached an aircraft carrier
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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,...
Elite Medispa to host Galentine’s Day event
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February 4, 2026
The Charleroi-based medispa offers medically supervised services for both men and women. For the MVI Elite Medispa, which provides medically supervised aesthetic and wellness services for both men and...