Why a $193M injection for rural health care in Pa. isn’t easing closure worries

By By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College

The five-year Rural Health Transformation Program is meant to expand and strengthen access to care, but state officials and experts warn the money isn’t enough to fix every problem.

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River ice jams are latest weather concern

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 20, 2026

They can cause flooding as ice on the river begins to melt. Rivers in the Mon Valley remain below flood stage, but officials warn that ice jams — not high water alone — could cause problems through th...

Rooney discusses impact of NFL draft at economic forum

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Rooney discusses impact of NFL draft at economic forum

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

February 20, 2026

The April 23-25 event will bring a lot of exposure to the Pittsburgh region. Hundreds of Washington County officials and business leaders came together Thursday for a forum hosted by the Washington Co...

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Shapiro wants Pa. to be a ‘national leader’ on home construction

By By CHARLOTTE KEITH Spotlight PA

February 20, 2026

The governor’s new housing plan is a wideranging effort to tackle the state’s current crisis. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania urgently needs to build more homes, Gov. Josh Shapiro said on Thursday as he unv...

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February 20, 2026

Don’t miss our Food pages with new recipes each Saturday in the Mon Valley Independent.

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Megan’s List offender charged

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February 20, 2026

A West Mifflin man who is on Megan’s List as a convicted sex offender is accused of failing to register his address with state police. Joshua Herzing, 39, of Pennsylvania Avenue, was charged Wednesday...

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When local control means working together

February 20, 2026

REGIONALIZATION IS BECOMING a reality in Pennsylvania. You can see it with police departments, such as the Charleroi Regional Police Department and Southwest Regional Police. In the Alle-Kiski Valley,...