Opinion, Politics
Presidents and
January 21, 2026
To the Editor: President Donald Trump and his band of cohorts have completed one history-making year of service to the American people. One year down and three unpredictable years remaining. The first...
Things are heating up in the Arctic
Opinion, Politics
January 21, 2026
Donald Trump and his top lieutenants believe there is no such thing as climate change. Donald Trump and his top lieutenants are worried sick about how the melting of the Arctic polar ice cap is openin...
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 21, 2026
Rolling closures on Interstate 70 are expected this week as crews will be placing beams for the new Crawford Lane Bridge in Rostraver Township, according to PennDOT. The closures will take place betwe...
Around The Valley, News
Charleroi Regional
January 21, 2026
Carroll Township • Joshua A. Billion, 38, of Monongahela was charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct on Sunday, according to court records. Charleroi Regional • William Mauser, ...
Justice Department subpoenas Walz, others in obstruction investigation
Politics, World Briefly
January 21, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors served grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded law enforcement during a sweeping ...
Dream Makers award winners honored in Donora
Latest News, Main
January 20, 2026
Award recipients pose following the Mon Valley Minority Initiatives Group’s inaugural Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Makers Award event Monday at Donora Public Library. Seated, from left, are M...
Second Coen extension granted in Rostraver Township
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 20, 2026
The company is awaiting permits from PennDOT. Rostraver Township commissioners approved an extension Tuesday for a new Coen Market that is being built in the township. Unanimous approval was granted t...
Deep freeze descends on Mon Valley
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 20, 2026
Warming shelters are open as dangerously cold temperatures remain in the forecast for today. A blast of Arctic air moved into Southwestern Pennsylvania on Monday, bringing bitter cold and dangerous wi...
Racist viral video is under investigation by state police
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 20, 2026
A local business owner said a man shouted racial slurs at her in the video. A viral video filled with racial slurs directed to a Charleroi business owner was recorded inside Walmart in Rostraver Towns...
PennWest says proposed cuts streamline education
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 20, 2026
A decision on whether to adopt the plan is expected to be announced in the next few weeks. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Pennsylvania Western University officials say their proposal that slashes dozens o...
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 20, 2026
Any changes to the spending plan have to be approved by Feb. 15. White Oak voted Monday to reopen its 2026 budget after some back-and-fourth discussion among council members. During last week’s worksh...
Thermal imaging aids in search
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 20, 2026
Fallowfield Township firefighters assisted the California Volunteer Fire Department in a search for the driver of a vehicle that crashed Sunday evening in Coal Center. Fallowfield firefighters used on...
Politics
By By TERRY TANG Associated Press 
January 20, 2026
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught w...
Pro-lifers can say goodbye to Republicans
Opinion, Politics
January 20, 2026
Something good has happened in American politics. Pro-life single-issue voters do not have to vote for Republicans anymore. The Republican Party in its platform decided during the last presidential el...
Valley pastor speaks at celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 19, 2026
Pastor Dennis Stitch was the guest speaker at the event hosted by the NAACP in Washington, Pa. “The time is always right to do what is right.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached that powerful phrase,...