Car crashes on I-70 in Rostraver
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February 23, 2026
MAWT water system improvements set to begin Monday
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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
February 21, 2026
By the MVI Washington Township Municipal Authority Manager Jan Amoroso announced that work will begin on the first phase of the $5.6 million water system improvements grant awarded to MAWT. The waterl...
Fish fry season kicks off in Fallowfield Township
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February 21, 2026
Fallowfield Township volunteer firefighters Cathy Boyle, Christian Popelas and Gavin Pendo hold up fish sandwiches and fries during Friday’s fish fry. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Innamorato launches Main Streets Allegheny to support business districts
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February 21, 2026
The $4 million initiative aims to improve public spaces and offer support for small businesses. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Thursday announced a $4 millio...
Around The Valley, Politics
February 21, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...
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February 21, 2026
Donora • Solanchs Gonzalez-Fresneda, 33, of Donora was charged with simple assault stemming from an alleged incident on Jan. 13, court records state. McKeesport • Alonzo Beck, 35, of Turtle Creek was ...
Two injured in Rostraver crash
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February 20, 2026
Rostraver Township police and firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash about 8 a.m. Thursday on Rostraver Road at Finley Road. Two people were transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Servi...
MAWC says harsh weather stressed system
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February 20, 2026
Conditions led to a 60% increase in water main breaks and leaks from last January. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Arctic winter conditions that set upon Western Pennsylvania over the past month have the...
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...
Meeting site will be changed starting in August
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WEST 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...
Rivers remain below flood levels despite snowmelt
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February 19, 2026
Allegheny County Emergency Services officials are closely watching ice movement along the Yough. By the MVI Valley emergency providers and public safety officials are keeping a close watch on river le...
City Mission to host annual Sweet Sunday Event with a savory twist
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February 19, 2026
The 32nd annual event is set for Sunday at Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. For the MVI City Mission will host its biggest — and sweetest — fundraiser on Sunday. The 32nd annual Sweet and Savory Sund...
County public safety director retires, top deputy promoted
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
February 19, 2026
Commissioners promoted Scott Stepanovich, 39, of Greensburg, top deputy since 2017, to be the department’s new director. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY |TribLive Roland “Bud” Mertz provided a steady hand as the ...
New program aims to ensure short-term rentals pay required county hotel tax
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
February 19, 2026
By the MVI The program is designed to recover lost revenue and ensure fairness among all providers. The Washington County Treasurer’s Office will launch a short-term rental monitoring program in partn...
Tractor-trailer crash on I-70 in Rostraver
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February 19, 2026
Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a crash on I-70 west at Exit 46 shortly before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. The fire department stated that a tractor-trailer left the highway and ove...
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 19, 2026
Interstate 70 lane restriction today in Rostraver Township PennDOT District 12 is announcing that a single-lane restriction is scheduled to occur on westbound Interstate 70 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today...
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Charleroi Regional
February 19, 2026
• Jennifer Lee Massare, 34, of Belle Vernon was charged with use/possession of drug paraphernalia Feb. 9, court records state. • Dylan Griffith, 18, of North Charleroi was charged with simple assault ...
RWNES issues alert about subscription notice mixup
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 18, 2026
A nearby ambulance provider mistakenly sent notices to homes in the RWNES coverage area. Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services is advising residents that Mutual Aid EMS, a neighboring ambulance pro...
Picklesburgh adds fourth day to Pittsburgh festival
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February 18, 2026
The popular summer event will run from July 16-19. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Pickle lovers, this year’s dates for the Picklesburgh festival were just announced — including an extra festival day. Running...