Plan for proposed Westmoreland County convention center stalls
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February 18, 2026
Funding for the $86 million Westmoreland County project remains a major obstacle. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Progress on a proposed Westmoreland convention center pitched by the county’s chamber of ...
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NEWS BRIEF
February 18, 2026
Guy Reschenthaler, a Republican congressman from Peters, Township, married Fox News reporter Brooke Singman over the weekend in a ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan. Social media...
Mt. Calvary Church celebrates Black History Month
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February 18, 2026
Deaconess Brenda Adams of Brownsville is shown at the event. Photos by Heather Hart, For the MVI See more photos in our online gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com Rev. Dr. Kathy Austin of Uniontow...
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McKeesport
February 18, 2026
• Marlese Johnson, 34, of Clairton was charged with two counts of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property stemming from an alleged incident Feb. 7, court records state. • Ryan Hodgson, ...
West Newton Bridge project: Temporary span to keep town connected
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February 17, 2026
The renovation of the permanent bridge — which includes replacing the deck and repairing the trusses and substructure — is expected to be completed in 2028. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Don Lewandowski of W...
EF considers LERTA to attract new businesses
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Commissioner Josh Walls suggested a combined effort with Elizabeth Township. Besides discussions of ongoing construction during Elizabeth Forward’s committee of the whole meeting last week, the group ...
Bishops visits Saints Joachim and Anne Parish
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February 17, 2026
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman visited Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Campus - Elizabeth, on Thursday. More than 100 parishioners participated in the roundtable discuss...
Mon Valley Healthcare honors staff for dedication during snowstorm
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 14, 2026
Some spent several days at the facility during last month’s huge snowstorm to make sure residents were cared for. Valentine’s Day often brings flowers, cards and candlelit dinners. At Mon Valley Healt...
Monster fish fries to return at St. Andrew in Donora
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February 14, 2026
St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, will hold its monster fish fries from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing each Friday through Lent, except Good Friday. T...
Greater Allegheny Foundation Awards presented
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February 14, 2026
The Greater Allegheny Education Foundation’s Mon Valley Initiative Awards are presented annually to graduates of Clairton and McKeesport High Schools. The $750 annually renewable grants are intended t...
Paper ballots OK’d for voters at $18K price tag
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
February 14, 2026
Commissioners authorized the option for the first time last year. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County voters will again be able to cast paper ballots at the polls during this year’s prima...
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February 14, 2026
Free Indeed Ministry, 401 Second St., Monongahela hosting its 12th annual Love Sunday celebration at 11 a.m. Feb. 15. The theme for the celebration is to ”bring someone to church that you love.” The s...
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Charleroi
February 14, 2026
• Michael Joseph Duda, 45, of Pittsburgh was charged with materially false written statement for the purchase, delivery or transfer of a firearm stemming from an alleged incident Sept. 29, court recor...
West Mifflin Council looks at comprehensive plan, gets salt update
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February 13, 2026
A vote on the plan is expected next week. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI West Mifflin officials hope a new comprehensive plan will benefit them over the next decade. That was the one of the stated goa...
NBV officials impressed by response to weekend fire
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 13, 2026
More than 100 area firefighters helped to extinguish the blaze in freezing conditions. North Belle Vernon officials this week praised firefighters, borough employees and mutual aid departments for the...
Commissioner calls sheriff’s partnership with ICE invalid
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
February 13, 2026
James Albert signed an agreement with ICE in September to allow his deputies to serve as backup. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive An agreement signed last year by Sheriff James Albert that allows his depu...
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McKeesport
February 13, 2026
• Anthony Michael Donnell, 31, of Glassport was charged with loitering and prowling at night stemming from an alleged incident Feb. 5, court records state. • Barbara Berta, 53, of McKeesport was charg...
Monongahela council asks for patience during aquatorium work
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 12, 2026
City officials are not sure when work is slated to begin on the Noble J. Dick Aquatorium. A Monongahela councilman updated the public about the anticipated work at the Noble J. Dick aquatorium and pro...
Allegheny County’s longest cold case solved using DNA
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February 12, 2026
Alan Keener’s identity was found using forensic technology from the genetic genealogy company Othram. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Allegheny County’s longest cold case for an unidentified victim has been...