BINGO NIGHT AT WASHINGTON TWP. FIRE HALL

Bob Berish of Belle Vernon gets ready for Monday night bingo at the Washington Township Fire Hall in Belle Vernon. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the weekly event, which features multiple bingo games, cash prizes and refreshments, drawing regular players from across the Mon Valley for an evening of friendly competition. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Summer concert series canceled at Monongahela Aquatorium

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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Forward Twp. OKs police deal despite objections

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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White Oak readopts ’26 budget with no changes

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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NEWS BRIEF

February 10, 2026

Bingo will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Donora American Legion Post 212, 513 Meldon Ave., Donora. The kitchen will be open.

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Fixing the Sunshine Act’s notice problem

February 10, 2026

SINCE 1957, PENNSYLVANIA has codified a responsibility to make public meetings accessible to the people. The state law also evolved, eventually becoming what is now known as the Sunshine Act. The earl...