‘Frenetic February’ to tip off as high school playoffs set to begin
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February 9, 2026

‘Frenetic February’ to tip off as high school playoffs set to begin

By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 

College basketball has its “March Madness” when the tournament begins and we eliminate the pretenders from the contenders (barring upsets) rather quickly.

NBV fire extinguished in difficult conditions
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NBV fire extinguished in difficult conditions
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 9, 2026
Cold weather caused much of the water that firefighters were using to freeze right away. Challenging conditions complicated firefighting efforts Sunday as crews worked to contain a fire involving two ...
Bitter cold doesn’t stop Frosty Frolic fundraiser
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Bitter cold doesn’t stop Frosty Frolic fundraiser
February 9, 2026
PennWest California University football players line up next to a heater while awaiting their turn to take the plunge the plunge during Saturday’s Frosty Frolic 2026 “Shiver in the River” fundraiser a...
Water main break floods fire station; boil advisory in place
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Water main break floods fire station; boil advisory in place
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 9, 2026
The break occurred late Friday outside Elrama VFC in Union Township. Days after a catastrophic water main break flooded a fire station and disrupted service across two counties, thousands of residents...
Pa. Trolley Museum offering free admission for youths
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Pa. Trolley Museum offering free admission for youths
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 9, 2026
The promotion will last throughout February. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is having Free Kid February this month, which offers free admission for everyone up to age 17. Sponsored by Alex E. Paris C...