3 metrics to help gauge your financial health
Business
February 13, 2026
Metro Creative Services Effective money management can help men and women achieve their shortand long-term goals. Wise investment strategies and a commitment to saving for retirement are great ways to...
Around The Valley
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...
Valentine’s cards for Home-Delivered Meals recipients
Latest News, Main
February 12, 2026
Thanks to the Caring Card Program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Belle Vernon Area, staff from Diversified Human Services proudly display Valentine’s Day cards made by local elementary and preschool ...
Elizabeth Forward marks 3 years since fire at the high school
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 12, 2026
Superintendent Keith Konyk said many hard decisions have been made since the fire. Today is the three year anniversary of the fire at the Elizabeth Forward High school auditorium, and a lot has change...
Watchdog projects Pa. will end fiscal year with $3.9B budget deficit
Latest News, Main
February 12, 2026
Pennsylvania operated with little to no money in its rainy day fund in the 2014 through 2017 fiscal years. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office projects the state will end...
Code enforcement officer making ground in blight battle
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CHARLEROI BOROUGH
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 12, 2026
Code enforcement officer Jamie Stache said he didn’t issue any citations in January - a milestone for Charleroi. When Jamie Stache was hired as Charleroi’s fulltime code enforcement officer in Februar...
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
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
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...
Workout time at the Mon Valley YMCA
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February 12, 2026
Charleroi Area High School head football coach Scott DeUnger performs a seated rowing exercise on a weight-training machine during a workout at the Mon Valley YMCA in Carroll Township on Wednesday aft...
Jury finds man Westmoreland County man guilty of murder
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
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...
Deluzio: Trump admin. abused its power in probe of ‘illegal orders’ video
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February 12, 2026
By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Lawmakers targeted by the Justice Department after releasing a video telling service members they have an obligation to refuse illegal orders said Wednesday they haven’t ruled...
The Clintons are so over
Opinion, Politics
February 12, 2026
What do you call a former two-term president of the United States and his wife, a former first lady, secretary of state and nominee for president? In the Democratic Party, you call them baggage. After...
Opinion, Politics
February 12, 2026
PENNSYLVANIA IS OFTEN described as a microcosm of the nation, its blue population centers offset by wide stretches of red and its elections swinging from cycle to cycle. But that political shorthand c...
Business, News
By By CORA LEWIS Associated Press 
February 12, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it coul...
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
Business, News
By By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press 
February 12, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness pla...
Donora library hosts Valentine’s party
Latest News, Main
February 11, 2026
Reagan Lewis, 8, of Monongahela, holds a card box she made during a Valentine’s Day party at Donora Public Library Tuesday afternoon. The event included snacks, crafts and activities such as designing...
Wrong-way driver involved in I-70 crash
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February 11, 2026
Part of the interstate was closed for most of Tuesday morning. By JACK TROY and RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive An SUV traveling the wrong way on Interstate 70 in Hempfield pinballed between three tractor-...
Snow removal results in nearly $30K bill for NBV
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 11, 2026
Council debated setting a procedure for when to seek assistance from a private company. After a costly six-day snow removal effort left North Belle Vernon with a nearly $30,000 bill, borough council m...
Monessen schools to seek grant money
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 11, 2026
The district will apply for a state DCED grant for upgrades to the elementary center and the middle/high school. Monessen City School District will apply for nearly $1.5 million through a Public Schoo...
Glassport looks to replace damaged military banners
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
February 11, 2026
Tom Bradley Sr., who helped to launch the program in 2017, is in charge of the effort. A Glassport resident who has long worked to honor local veterans is looking to the American Legion and borough co...