FROSTY FROLIC

California Area student ambassador Ally Grodz reacts to the cold water after taking the plunge during Saturday’s Frosty Frolic 2026 “Shiver in the River” fundraiser at Coal Center Wharf. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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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 ...

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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...

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Washington County Chamber to facilitate challenge grant as American Legion Honor Guard fundraiser surpasses $90K

February 9, 2026

Funds will replace an aging bus used for funerals, ceremonies and major community events. TribLive Members of the American Legion Post 175 Honor Guard travel throughout Washington County and surroundi...

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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...

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Creating art for U.S. coins is tricky — these Pa. artists have made a career of it

By By ASHA PRIHAR Spotlight PA

February 9, 2026

The U.S. Mint’s production facility in Philadelphia employs a team of sculptors and designers who translate iconic history into pocket-sized art. PHILADELPHIA — If you’ve got coins in your pocket, pur...