Around The Valley
February 5, 2026

POLICE LOG

Glassport

• Lashawn Lamont Dean, 19, of Charleroi was charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct engaged in fighting stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Phillippe Melograne is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Feb. 12, and has a bond of $10,000.

Summer concert series canceled at Monongahela Aquatorium
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 10, 2026
Organizers decided hosting shows would be too difficult in the midst of construction work. Event organizers for the Monongahela Aquatorium announced Saturday that the popular summer concert series wil...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 10, 2026
It extends the agreement with Elizabeth Township through the end of 2029. A contentious Forward Township meeting ended Monday with supervisors approving — but not unanimously — a revised police agreem...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 10, 2026
The borough is also experiencing a shortage of rock salt to treat roads. White Oak council held a special meeting before Monday’s workshop session to pass the 2026 fiscal budget. The budget was reopen...
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February 10, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from the Monessen and BVA school boards in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.