Jury finds man Westmoreland County man guilty of murder
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February 12, 2026
For the MVI A Westmoreland County jury found Thomas Stanko guilty in the death of Cassandra Gross. The jury found Stanko guilty of first-degree murder after several hours of deliberations on Wednesday...
BVA school board receives 2024-25 audit report
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 11, 2026
Cook Farm asked for the district’s assistance with an upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. The Belle Vernon Area school board received a generally positive audit report Tuesday as an accounting fir...
Porter’s court back in session at new location in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 11, 2026
The magisterial judge is in a temporary location while his office is being repaired. Court operations for Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter have officially resumed at a temporary location in Char...
Why a $193M injection for rural health care in Pa. isn’t easing closure worries
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By By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College 
February 11, 2026
The five-year Rural Health Transformation Program is meant to expand and strengthen access to care, but state officials and experts warn the money isn’t enough to fix every problem. BELLEFONTE — The o...
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Donora
February 11, 2026
• Jason J. Nogy, 47, of North Belle Vernon was charged with unsworn falsification to authorities. Driving with a suspended or revoked license and with no vehicle insurance on Jan. 16, court records st...
Davis stumps in Pittsburgh for boosting 211 help line budget
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February 10, 2026
A $250,000 hike has been proposed as the need spikes for human services. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive About a decade ago, Erica Evans was a single mother who had just lost her job as an at-home caregiv...
Church Arcade opens in Duquesne
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February 10, 2026
The setting features 38 pinball machines and a large collection of classic video games. By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom For nearly a century, hymns and prayers echoed within the vaul...
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Elizabeth
February 10, 2026
• Veronica Rodriguez, 67, of Donora was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, and use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident on Dec. 15, 2025, court records state. • S...
Pa. Trolley Museum offering free admission for youths
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 9, 2026
The promotion will last throughout February. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is having Free Kid February this month, which offers free admission for everyone up to age 17. Sponsored by Alex E. Paris C...
Pisciottano, Inglis work on legislation to help new parents and first-time homebuyers
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 9, 2026
It would align the state’s tax policy with federal law. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, and state Rep. John Inglis, D-West Mifflin, are working to introduce legislation that would cut Pen...
Charleroi students celebrate 100 days of school
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 7, 2026
The milestone, which was reached Tuesday, served as a fun learning experience. Charleroi Area elementary students stepped back in time this week as they celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing ...
Davis Monuments opens today in Elizabeth Township
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 7, 2026
A grand opening for the new location will take place starting at 10 a.m. A new location for Davis Monuments will open today in Elizabeth Township this weekend. At 10 a.m. the family- owned business ba...
Teen killed in 25-vehicle crash in Butler County
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February 7, 2026
Part of Interstate 79 was shut down for hours. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive An 18-year-old Slippery Rock University student was killed Friday in a series of weather-related crashes involving at least 2...
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Liberty Borough
February 7, 2026
• Steven Cook, 59, of Clairton was charged with unlawful restraint, theft by unlawful taking and simple assault stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records state. • Shaina Nicol Kelly, 3...
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February 7, 2026
North Belle Vernon police withdrew a retail theft charge against Luke William Kovalchuk, 40, of North Belle Vernon that had been filed Jan. 20. The case was withdrawn by police at the office of Magist...
Around The Valley, Politics
February 7, 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...
Two hurt in Rostraver Road crash
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February 6, 2026
Rostraver Township firefighters responded to multiple accidents Thursday. Around 5 p.m., they were called to the scene of a commercial vehicle accident on Interstate 70 west near Exit 46. No injuries ...
Port Vue preparing for next round of snow
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
February 6, 2026
Council is hoping one of the borough’s trucks will be repaired before more snow arrives. Snow — past, present and future — was on the minds of Port Vue Borough Council at its regular meeting Wednesday...