Retail outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer again files for bankruptcy
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By By ANNE D?INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer 
February 10, 2026
NEWYORK (AP) — The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwind...
Business
By By JAMES BROOKS Associated Press 
February 10, 2026
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in t...
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February 10, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The FBI is not aware of ongoing communication between Savannah Guthrie’s family and any suspected kidnappers more than a week after the “Today” show host’s mom went missing, the a...
Democrats, White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms
Politics, World Briefly
February 10, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have begun tentative talks with the White House on their demands for “dramatic” new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, trading offers just days...
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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...
NBV fire extinguished in difficult conditions
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 9, 2026
Cold weather caused much of the water that firefighters were using to freeze right away. Challenging conditions complicated firefighting efforts Sunday as crews worked to contain a fire involving two ...
Bitter cold doesn’t stop Frosty Frolic fundraiser
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February 9, 2026
PennWest California University football players line up next to a heater while awaiting their turn to take the plunge the plunge during Saturday’s Frosty Frolic 2026 “Shiver in the River” fundraiser a...
Water main break floods fire station; boil advisory in place
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 9, 2026
The break occurred late Friday outside Elrama VFC in Union Township. Days after a catastrophic water main break flooded a fire station and disrupted service across two counties, thousands of residents...
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...
Politics
February 9, 2026
By ALI SWENSON and JEFF AMY Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns ...
Magistrate’s office in Charleroi moving for repair work
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 7, 2026
District Judge Eric Porter will be in a building across from Chamber Plaza while damage from a water leak is fixed. Interim plans have been made to relocate the office of Magisterial District Judge Er...
St. Andrew the Apostle’s Puskar Award celebrates dedication to service
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 7, 2026
It was introduced this week at a Food Honors banquet and presented to Christine Janney. The most meaningful work in a church rarely happens at the microphone. It happens in quiet phone calls, in praye...
Washington Co. sheriff’s K-9 unit fundraiser set
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 7, 2026
The event’s proceeds will benefit “the paws that enforce the laws.” On Valentine’s Day, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department will hold a fundraising event to support its K-9 unit. The Puppy Love...
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...