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February 17, 2026

River search for missing person comes up empty

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 

Shelby Rhodes hasn’t been seen since Feb. 7.

Still one of the three R’s
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Mon Valley school administrators react to Pennsylvania’s emphasis on cursive writing
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 17, 2026
For generations, learning cursive was a rite of passage in elementary school classrooms. Now, after years of fading from daily use, the looping letters are making a comeback as Pennsylvania schools pr...
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Borough officials said the public shouldn’t be alarmed, as it just provides more options to replenish the supply. White Oak council declared a state of emergency during Monday’s meeting due to a deple...
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February 17, 2026
One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McKeesport Saturday night, according to Allegheny County Police. The victim, who was not identified, was a passenger in a ...
Commissioners honor student for reporting incident with gun
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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Tyler Miller’s actions resulted in the recovery of two stolen firearms. A Belle Vernon Area Middle School student was recognized Monday by Rostraver Township commissioners and the police department af...