‘Dark Side’ rises: How Seahawks’ defense powered to Super Bowl
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February 5, 2026

‘Dark Side’ rises: How Seahawks’ defense powered to Super Bowl

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jarran Reed can’t quite remember if the nickname surfaced during OTA’s or training camp, but the Seattle Seahawks lineman recalls a group chat forming among the defensive leaders in the summer to figure out what the defense should be called.

McKeesport mayor Cherepko retires
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McKeesport mayor Cherepko retires
Thomas Maglicco was unanimously appointed the city’s new mayor
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 5, 2026
In an emotional McKeesport council meeting on Wednesday, Michael Cherepko announced his retirement as mayor and handed the reins to his city administrator, Thomas Maglicco. Council unanimously accepte...
Magistrate’s office condemned due to water leak
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Magistrate’s office condemned due to water leak
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 5, 2026
The water caused extensive damage inside the Charleroi court office on Fallowfield Avenue. Charleroi borough officials condemned the office of Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter on Wednesday after...
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Speers man charged with ethnic intimidation following racist video
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 5, 2026
The new charges were filed a day after state police cited Michael Todora with harassment in another case in Fallowfield Township. Ethnic intimidation charges were filed Wednesday against a Speers man ...
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February 5, 2026
Find out what happens at the McKeesport School Board meeting in tomorrow’s MVI.