Christians mark Ash Wednesday
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February 19, 2026
Many Christians headed to church yesterday for Ash Wednesday services. It also marks the beginning of Lent —the 40-day period of abstinence and self restraint leading up to Easter. Ashes are placed on...
Veterans working to resurrect VFW post in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 19, 2026
The former Charleroi VFW Arden Calvert Post closed its doors Dec. 31, 2013, but local veterans got approval to start a new Veterans of Foreign Wars charter. More than a decade after Charleroi lost its...
It’s ‘offishially’ fish fry season in the Mon Valley
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 19, 2026
Churches, fire departments and community organizations across the Valley heated up the fryers for the Ash Wednesday kickoff to the Lenten fish fry season. Ash Wednesday, which also signifies the start...
Elizabeth Forward to seek appraisals for elementary school properties
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 19, 2026
The school board is also moving forward with a local tax abatement program. Several motions were added to Elizabeth Forward School Board’s regular meeting agenda following the workshop meeting last we...
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
Around The Valley, Features
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...
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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 ...
Should Trump shake up his Cabinet?
Opinion, Politics
February 19, 2026
Nearly a month into his second year in office, President Trump’s Cabinet has been remarkably stable. No Cabinet member has quit, been fired, pushed out or otherwise left the building. The question is ...
Opinion, Politics
By By LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press 
February 19, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections — but a new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bo...
Pancake tradition unites Valley on Shrove Tuesday
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 18, 2026
The annual event serves as a fundraiser for Belle Vernon Area Rotary. Hot griddles, stacks of pancakes and a steady line of guests marked another year of service as Belle Vernon Area Rotary hosted its...
Work starts on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
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February 18, 2026
Work on the nearly 100-year-old structure is expected to continue through late 2028. By the MVI Lane restrictions began Monday, marking the start of the $51 million McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge project....
BVA appoints new assistant superintendent
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 18, 2026
Marion Elementary School Principal Dr. Eric Knorr will move into the position beginning July 1. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Belle Vernon Area school board appointed a current district administrator to f...
Glassport to join VIPR license plate network
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
February 18, 2026
Police Chief Shawn DeVerse is hoping to add two more license plate readers in the borough. Glassport council approved a motion Tuesday to enter into an agreement with Allegheny County District Attorne...
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...
Verizon chosen as cable provider in West Mifflin
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 18, 2026
The company will receive a five-year agreement with service expected to start within 60 to 90 days. West Mifflin’s new cable provider will be Verizon Pennsylvania LLC. Council approved the cable franc...
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...