Stopping the steal for real
Opinion, Politics
February 20, 2026

Stopping the steal for real

“Stop the Steal!” That was President Trump’s rallying cry as he protested — frequently but falsely — that the 2020 election had been rigged against him. Now that slogan is relevant again — but for two totally different reasons.

River ice jams are latest weather concern
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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...
MAWC says harsh weather stressed system
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
February 20, 2026
Conditions led to a 60% increase in water main breaks and leaks from last January. Arctic winter conditions that set upon Western Pennsylvania over the past month have the Municipal Authority of Westm...
Megan’s List offender charged
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NEWS BRIEF
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...
LIONS DONATE AED TO WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE
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February 20, 2026
The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club recently donated a portable automated external defibrillator to the Washington Township Police Department. This donation was made possible through fundr...
Rooney discusses impact of NFL draft at economic forum
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
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...
Meeting site will be changed starting in August
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W. MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL BOARD
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 20, 2026
Meetings will be moved from the middle school cafeteria to the high school cafeteria. West Mifflin Area school board will change the location of its meetings for the 2026-27 school year. While work se...