High school, Sports
February 14, 2026

Warriors sweep titles at section meet

By JEREMY SELLEW 

Elizabeth Forward swept the team titles Saturday at the WPIAL Class 2A Section 5 Swimming Invitational, capturing both the girls and boys championships behind a series of relay victories and individual wins.

Grant will bring advanced weather station to Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 21, 2026
Teacher Eric Selva hopes it will spark curiosity that may expand students’ career options. Soon, students at Charleroi Area School District won’t just be checking the weather. They’ll be forecasting i...
Lawsuit claims Nippon failed to avert fatal Clairton blast
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By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive 
February 21, 2026
The complaint alleges employees were stationed above a blast zone. A lawsuit filed by the sister of a man killed in an explosion at Clairton Coke Works last summer alleges that if owner Nippon Steel h...
Our Black Rose offers comfort to families after suicide
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 21, 2026
Elizabeth Township is getting involved with the program through its junior commissioner. Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Brendan Stroschein plans to work with Our Black Rose to bring resources ...
Opinion
A thank you to teachers
February 21, 2026
To the Editor: We should seriously question the Trump influenced thinking of elected Republicans — federal, state or local. Obvious to many Americans, Trump’s credibility is weak, he is a proven liar,...
NEWS BRIEF City teacher found with gun in school
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February 21, 2026
A Monessen City School District employee was found in possession of a gun while on school grounds Thursday, the district said in a letter to parents and guardians. The district and police have not ide...