Fourth Street Foods sale finalized
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 5, 2026
The asset sale to Wisconsin-based Morski Brands, Inc. closed Jan. 26 in federal receivership court. The sale of Fourth Street Foods was finalized last week, but the most impactful part of the deal was...
Belle Vernon Area Rotary honor students of the month
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February 5, 2026
The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club met Jan. 12 at the Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill, Rostraver Township, to honor students of the month from the Belle Vernon Area and Frazier school districts. Belle Verno...
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Glassport
February 5, 2026
• Lashawn Lamont Dean, 19, of Charleroi was charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct engaged in fighting stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday, court records state. A prelimi...
Valley man cited for harassment at Fallowfield Township business
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 4, 2026
A Charleroi man was cited for allegedly harassing employees at a Fallowfield Township business in December. Michael Anthony Todora, 36, was cited with harassment based on a course of conduct with no l...
Arrest made after attack at NBV optometrist’s office
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 4, 2026
Police say Darnell Howell was armed with two knives and was completely naked as he ran away. A naked North Belle Vernon man is accused of terrorizing employees at a local optometrist’s office while wi...
Elite Medispa to host Galentine’s Day event
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February 4, 2026
The Charleroi-based medispa offers medically supervised services for both men and women. For the MVI Elite Medispa, which provides medically supervised aesthetic and wellness services for both men and...
Fayette City/Washington Township Lions honor students of the month
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February 4, 2026
The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club recently recognized five students from the Belle Vernon Area Middle School as students of the month. Students are recognized not only on scholarship, bu...
Man charged in multiple cases in Westmoreland, Fayette counties
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By By PATRICK VARINE TribLive 
February 4, 2026
A Herminie man is back in jail after police said he broke into a Mt. Pleasant Borough home Sunday evening and threatened a woman with a knife. Police were called to a home on the first block of Frick ...
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North Belle Vernon
February 4, 2026
• Ashlee Klein, 37, of McKeesport was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance stemming from an alleged incident on Monday, court records state. • Ma...
Officials warn people to stay off frozen rivers
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February 3, 2026
Hypothermia can take place within minutes of falling through ice. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive First responders have a simple message after seeing reports and videos of people walking on frozen Pittsbur...
AP Delsandro Memorial Fund provides more donations
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February 3, 2026
Five local organizations were recently presented $500 donations from the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial fund. The charitable organization recently rededicated the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial after ...
Inglis announces bipartisan package of housing legislation
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 3, 2026
He introduced it Monday along with a group of three other House members. State Rep. John Inglis, D-West Mifflin, and a group of bipartisan lawmakers announced Monday that they are introducing measures...
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Liberty Borough
February 3, 2026
• Devon Michael Allen, 31, of Clairton was charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct stemming from an alleged incident Monday, court records state. • Melenie Sue Miller, 57, of Gl...
Rail freight improvement projects to get PennDOT funds
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 2, 2026
Upgrades in Allegheny, Westmoreland and Washington counties are among those approved. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will invest nearly $53 million in 30 rail freight improvement projec...
PennDOT offers tips for mailboxes and driveways during snowstorms
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 2, 2026
As low temperatures and built-up snow continue to impact the region, PennDOT has some tips for local residents to maintain their mailboxes and driveways. PennDOT allows property owners to place mailbo...
Valley communities under air pollution warning Saturday
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 2, 2026
A 24-hour “Code Orange” alert was issued for Clairton, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln and Port Vue. An air pollution warning was issued Saturday for the Mon Valley. According to an alert released by Alle...
Recovery group marks 70th anniversary of ditching of B-25 bomber in Mon River
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February 2, 2026
There’s been no trace of the aircraft since it sank in the river on Jan. 31, 1956. By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive It’s been 70 years since a B-25 bomber ran out of fuel, splashed down on the Monongahe...
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February 2, 2026
• U.S. Steel SOAR Chapter 15-7 meeting, Local 2227 USW Union Hall, 1301 Philip Murrya Road, West Mifflin, 1 p.m. • Soup sale, Long Branch Community Grange, 210 Chestnut St., Coal Center, 6 to 7:30 p.m...
Mon Valley reunion set for Feb. 28 in sunny Florida
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January 31, 2026
Organizer Mona Lisa Spirko said the event will be held in Tampa again this year. By the MVI The date has been set for the 45th annual Mon Valley Florida reunion, just in time for snowbirds to enjoy th...
Ex-youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds
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January 31, 2026
Attorney general: Money was used for personal bills, shopping, car payments and bathroom remodel. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive The former director for the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League who ...