NBV considers AI road inspections
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 14, 2026
The system automatically detects areas that need to be addressed. North Belle Vernon officials are considering using an artificial intelligence– based road inspection program that could change how the...
Elizabeth Forward Winter Court announced
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January 14, 2026
The Elizabeth Forward High School winter court has been announced. The crowning will take place at the winter formal dance Feb. 14 at Stratigos Banquet Centre in Irwin, with the theme “Love Under the ...
Value City Furniture to close all locations in Western Pa.
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January 14, 2026
By the MVI Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture are going out of business. All retail stores will be permanently closing — including those in Western Pennsylvania. Value City Furnitur...
Cash 5 ticket worth $350,000 sold in Donora
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January 14, 2026
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Monday drawing matched all five balls drawn, 4-16-24-2837, to win $350,000, less applicable withholding. The winning t...
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Clairton
January 14, 2026
• Thomas Earl Long, 63, of Finleyville was charged with escape, fleeing or attempting to elude police, habitual offenders, driving with a suspended license and reckless driving stemming from an allege...
Longtime St. Michael chorus director retires
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January 13, 2026
Carol Gioia, a longtime musician at Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/ Liberty Boro, retired Sunday after 40 years of service as director of the St. Michael Choir at the E...
McKeesport Area, EF host PMEA concert
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 13, 2026
Students from roughly 60 area schools participated in the event. The McKeesport Area and Elizabeth Forward school districts hosted students from throughout the region last week for the Pennsylvania Mu...
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Donora
January 13, 2026
• Daniel Kennedy, 36, of Charleroi was charged with use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident on Jan. 9, court records state. • Scott Trunzo, 56, of Donora was charged wit...
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January 13, 2026
• Ernest E. Jobes Post 212 American Legion, Donora, meeting, at the post, 513 Meldon Ave., Donora, 6 p.m. • Eucharistic Adoration, St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela site, 722 W. Main St., 6 t...
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Sweater/hoodie sale at thrift store
January 13, 2026
Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, is holding “souper” day sales each Tuesday and Wednesday this month and in February. Featured today will be potato, chicken dumplings, corn...
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January 13, 2026
Rolling closures on Interstate 70 eastbound are scheduled for today and Wednesday as road work continues between the Arnold City and Smithton exits. PennDOT announced there will be single- lane restri...
Mon River search in Donora called ‘unfounded’
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January 12, 2026
Firefighters responded to a person in distress call Sunday that prompted a river search. Donora firefighters conducted the rescue search of the Monongahela River that was later determined to be unfoun...
Mon Valley Academy for the Arts leaders selected for Community Service Award
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 12, 2026
Annette Buffer and SueAnne Antonucci will receive the honor from the Brownsville Area Ministerial Association. Two longtime leaders of the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts will be recognized later this...
Elizabeth Township discusses response to heavy snow
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 12, 2026
Township officials handled three significant snowfalls in December. Elizabeth Township’s Public Works Supervisor Tom Methven updated commissioners at a recent meeting about how the township handled a ...
Area rescue dogs selected for national Puppy Bowl
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January 12, 2026
The event will be shown on several channels on Super Bowl Sunday. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Four of Pittsburgh’s newest athletes have that dawg in them — literally. Next month, two pups from Tarentum-...
Elizabeth Township’s R-Place celebrates 35 years
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 10, 2026
Operated by Rus and Kim Svec, the restaurant provides catering services and hosts parties. Why fuss … call Chef Rus. For the past 35 years , that’s been the slogan for R-Place Event Venue, Restaurant,...
Rostraver Township’s new tax collector sworn in
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 10, 2026
Jody Spedaliere was elected in November. New Rostraver Township tax collector Jody Spedaliere was officially sworn into office this week after being elected in November. Spedaliere, who defeated incum...
Around The Valley, Politics
January 10, 2026
Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...
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Donora
January 10, 2026
• Cory Hannen, 37, of Charleroi was charged with use/ possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident on Dec. 25, 2025, court records state. • Krysta Garove, 35, of Donora was charg...
Jury finds Monessen parents not guilty of child endangerment
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January 9, 2026
They were acquitted on two felony charges. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Felicia Dugan embraced a friend and sobbed Thursday afternoon outside a Westmoreland County courtroom after a jury found her and...