Around The Valley, Politics
January 17, 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 17, 2026
• Edisa M. Savage, 25, of Charleroi was charged with disorderly conduct engaging in fighting, harassment, criminal trespassing, defiant trespassing and criminal mischief - damage to property stemming ...
Crash slows I-70 traffic
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January 16, 2026
Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a crash shortly before 4:30 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 70 near mile marker 44. Two people were transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency...
Westmoreland County makes 12 temporary layoffs permanent as part of restructuring
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January 16, 2026
Cash flow issues resulted from a state budget impasse and a subsequent freeze on allocations. A dozen Westmoreland County employees who have been furloughed saw their positions abolished Thursday, res...
Officials worry for future as Arnold Palmer Regional Airport passenger levels hit new lows
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
January 16, 2026
Spirit Airlines’ continued operation is viewed as a “50-50 proposition at best.” Air traffic through Arnold Palmer Regional Airport last year fell to its lowest level since 2011 even as local leaders ...
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Monessen
January 16, 2026
• Michael Sims, 43, of Cottonwood, Ariz., was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, evading arrest, DUI and traffic violations stem...
Council welcomes new controller, honors MMVTA rep. George Eckert
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MONONGAHELA
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 15, 2026
George Eckert has represented the city on the transit authority board for several years. Monongahela’s council meeting Wednesday was the second for Chris Spahr Jr., the new city controller, following ...
West Mifflin to take action on proposal to subdivide golf course for a housing project
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
January 15, 2026
Council said this is just the first step in Westwood Golf Club’s plans to split the golf course. West Mifflin officials will look at plans submitted by owners of Westwood Golf Club to subdivide the pr...
Black Diamond VFW honors annual essay contest winners
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January 15, 2026
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1409 sponsors the contest each year. For the MVI Three students from the Mon Valley were recognized at the monthly meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1409 in Bl...
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January 15, 2026
PennDOT District 12 announced that a single- lane restriction is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today between Exit 44 (Arnold City) and Exit 49 (Smithton) in Rostraver Township. All work depends on we...
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McKeesport
January 15, 2026
• Cheyenne Renne Tarr, 25, of Charleroi was charged with DUI, intent to possess a controlled substance, reckless driving and careless driving stemming from an alleged incident Dec. 12, court records s...
Judge sets state prison sentence for man who punched, kicked, choked dog
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January 14, 2026
By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive After Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Ranger played graphic videos depicting the abuse of a dog in court Tuesday, she read messages the defendant sent laughing abou...
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...
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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...
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...