Monessen Knights of Columbus makes donation
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January 27, 2026
The Monessen Knights of Columbus Council 954 recently hosted an information session regarding Catholic community religious education in the area. Guest speaker was Adelle Slebodnik, regional director ...
Pittsburgh International Airport still pummeled by storm-related disruptions
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January 27, 2026
Airport officials reported 68 flight cancellations Monday after about 200 Sunday. By JACK TROY TribLive A majority of Monday morning flights at Pittsburgh International Airport were delayed or cancele...
Courthouse has first full snow day since 1999
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
January 27, 2026
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive As snow continued to pummel the region Sunday, Westmoreland County commissioners agreed to do something that had not been done in more than three decades: They shut down t...
Record snowfall shuts down Valley
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Numerous closings are in effect today as cleanup efforts continue
January 26, 2026
By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter tbrown@yoiurmvi.com A powerful winter storm that dumped record snowfall across the region forced widespread closures, halted public transit and prompted emergency prepa...
For many, snow turned area into wintry playground
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January 26, 2026
By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter tbrown@yoiurmvi.com Younger Valley residents got to enjoy the biggest snowstorm of their lives. Even with plenty of warning, snow changed the plan for nearly everyone i...
Grant jeopardized by timing of audit results
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WHITE OAK
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 26, 2026
Borough officials hope the report is received in time to meet the DCED’s deadline. A grant might be at risk in White Oak depending on when the borough receives the results of its recent audit. It’s a ...
Hospital staff sleep over as Pittsburgh-area facilities stay open through snowstorm
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January 26, 2026
ERs remain fully operational despite hazardous conditions. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive While emergency-room traffic Sunday remained on the slower side in Pittsburgh- area hospitals, hundreds of doctor...
Pisciottano encourages Valley middle schoolers to try regional Civics Bee
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 26, 2026
The deadline to submit essays for the competition is Feb. 3. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano is partnering with the Mon Metro Chamber of Commerce and state Rep. Abigail Salisbury, D-Allegheny, to invite m...
Ice from storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power in South
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January 26, 2026
By KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road...
California Area Elementary School ice skating rink open
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January 24, 2026
Harper Piktel, 10, and Christine Ura, 10, hold hands Friday afternoon while skating at the outdoor ice rink at California Area Elementary School. The rink opened after several days of cold weather, an...
Urgent warnings issued ahead of storm
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 24, 2026
Most of the Mon Valley will see about a foot of snow, with several days of severe cold to follow. As a major winter storm approaches the Mon Valley, local leaders aren’t just talking about snowfall to...
Reported White Oak child luring was misunderstanding
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January 24, 2026
The McKeesport Area School District released a statement Friday that warned families about a potential child luring incident. However, a short time later, White Oak Police posted on their Facebook pag...
Monessen officials laying groundwork for economic development
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 24, 2026
The city plans to seek grant money through the state’s STMP program. Monessen officials are getting started on major economic development projects in hopes of spurring growth in the city. Mayor Ron Mo...
Torch, Husky, Overlord — and a soldier from Monongahela
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STORIES BEHIND THE STARS
January 24, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI The date was June 20, 1944....
Valley man facing child pornography charges
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 24, 2026
A Charleroi man has been arrested on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material, according to court records. Michael A. Charlton, 41, was charged with two felony counts of photographing, ...
Judge rules theft case against ex-Westmoreland purchasing head can proceed
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January 24, 2026
Prosecutors say Kristopher Cardiff was behind a payroll scheme to misappropriate $9,800 in overtime payments. By Rich Cholodofsky TribLiveThe theft case against Westmoreland County’s former purchasing...
Westmoreland County kicking off America’s 250th with courthouse light-up ceremony
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January 24, 2026
The dome will be awash in red, white and blue. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County will launch its celebration of America’s 250th birthday this weekend with a symbolic light-up ceremony a...
Best friends brave the cold
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January 23, 2026
Pete Madden of Canonsburg walks his dog, Harper, along a path at Mingo Creek County Park on a cold Thursday afternoon. Harper wears a coat as the pair make their way through the park during chilly con...
Monessen takes another step toward major sewer project
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 23, 2026
Solicitor Joseph Dalfonso said the city is “pressed for time” and wants to start work quickly. Monessen city council voted Thursday to begin the process to amend its cooperation agreement with the Mon...
Funding announced for numerous local projects
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 23, 2026
All the state funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Roads will be smoother, pipes will be newer and long-delayed projects are finally getting off the ground after millions of d...