DA gives update on Century III Mall demolition
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January 15, 2026
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala on Wednesday said a potential buyer is close to finalizing a deal to buy the property that was once home to one of the largest malls in the world. By...
EF to move forward with process to hire new solicitor
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 15, 2026
Several school board members said they want to move on from a contentious meeting last month. Several Elizabeth Forward School Board members addressed the public Wednesday to clear the air about a con...
Council welcomes new controller, honors MMVTA rep. George Eckert
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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...
Grand jury indicts suspect in vandalism of VP Vance’s home
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January 15, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury indicted the individual accused of vandalizing the Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance and causing other property damage on federal charges Wednesday. The three-cou...
Cheese recalled classified as potentially deadly
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By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
January 15, 2026
Cheese brand names affected include: Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna and Boar’s Head. Pecorino romano cheese products sold in 20 states — including Pennsylvania — have been recalled from sto...
Friendly card game at His Place Coffee, Community and More
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January 14, 2026
Layne Leach, 7, of Monongahela, smiles as he plays a game of Uno with his friend Rhett Secrist, 7, Tuesday afternoon at His Place Coffee Community and More in Monessen. Leach attended the outing with ...
Monessen class scheduling changes opposed
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 14, 2026
A large crowd of parents and students turned out for Tuesday night’s school board meeting. More than 100 parents and students packed Monessen’s school board meeting Tuesday to address concerns over a ...
BVA hears 3 options for possible school consolidation
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 14, 2026
They all involve closing the elementary schools and moving students into the other buildings. Belle Vernon Area school board members were presented with several options for consolidating district scho...
Korcek officially takes over as Carroll Township police chief
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 14, 2026
He joined the department in 2002 and has been serving as acting chief since Paul Brand retired. When longtime Carroll Township Police Chief Paul Brand retired at the end of 2024, it marked the close o...
Glassport holds hearing on sewage rate increases
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January 14, 2026
They’re rising significantly because of upcoming costs the borough is facing. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Council hosted a public hearing Tuesday on newly implemented sewer rate increases...
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...
Local tailgaters show support at Acrisure Stadium
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January 13, 2026
Enjoying some food in the parking lot before the Steelers’ playoff game Monday night are Marty Antonelli of Irwin, Dave Morrow of North Versailles, Risa Candelore of Irwin and Terry Kotuch of McKeespo...
Loyal Steelers fans at Center in the Woods
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January 13, 2026
A group at the Center in the Woods senior center in California, Pa., displays team spirit Monday afternoon as they pose with oversized Pittsburgh Steelers foam fingers ahead of the playoff game agains...
PUC reminds residents of water rate hike hearings
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 13, 2026
The nearest location for Mon Valley residents is in Washington, Pa. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminded customers about upcoming hearings to gather public input on the proposed rate ch...