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February 7, 2026

THE AGENDA

Meetings in local government this week

Magistrate’s office moving for repair work
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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...
Puskar Award celebrates dedication to service
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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
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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...
Hits & Misses
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February 7, 2026
Tomorrow, football fans will be gathering for Super Bowl LX, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be watching from the sidelines — again. But, that doesn’t mean us yinzers still can’t enjoy Sunday’s big g...
Why does the Trump family always get a pass?
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February 7, 2026
U. S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday to defend or explain a lot of controversies for the Trump administration: the Epstein files release, the events in Minneap...