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...
Plan for proposed Westmoreland County convention center stalls
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February 18, 2026
Funding for the $86 million Westmoreland County project remains a major obstacle. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Progress on a proposed Westmoreland convention center pitched by the county’s chamber of ...
Car overturns in Rostraver Township
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February 18, 2026
Rostraver Township police and firefighters responded to the 900 block of Rostraver Road for a vehicle accident early Monday morning. Occupants were evaluated on scene by Rostraver West Newton Emergenc...
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NEWS BRIEF
February 18, 2026
Guy Reschenthaler, a Republican congressman from Peters, Township, married Fox News reporter Brooke Singman over the weekend in a ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan. Social media...
Mt. Calvary Church celebrates Black History Month
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February 18, 2026
Deaconess Brenda Adams of Brownsville is shown at the event. Photos by Heather Hart, For the MVI See more photos in our online gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com Rev. Dr. Kathy Austin of Uniontow...
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By By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press 
February 18, 2026
An exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington must be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month, a federal judge ru...
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McKeesport
February 18, 2026
• Marlese Johnson, 34, of Clairton was charged with two counts of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property stemming from an alleged incident Feb. 7, court records state. • Ryan Hodgson, ...
Oakmont, Springdale take opposite directions amid growing ICE tensions
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February 18, 2026
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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church hosts Black History Month celebration
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February 17, 2026
Members of the Gems youth program walk down the aisle at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Monessen during Sunday’s celebration of Black History Month. Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent
Divers search river for Monongahela man missing since last weekend
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 17, 2026
Shelby Rhodes hasn’t been seen since Feb. 7. Fire departments from across the region have logged dozens of hours along the Monongahela River in an ongoing search for Shelby Rhodes, a 26-year-old man m...
Salt shortage leads to state of emergency in White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Borough officials said the public shouldn’t be alarmed, as it just provides more options to replenish the supply. White Oak council declared a state of emergency during Monday’s meeting due to a deple...
West Newton Bridge project: Temporary span to keep town connected
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February 17, 2026
The renovation of the permanent bridge — which includes replacing the deck and repairing the trusses and substructure — is expected to be completed in 2028. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Don Lewandowski of W...
Rostraver commissioners honor student for reporting incident with gun
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Tyler Miller’s actions resulted in the recovery of two stolen firearms. A Belle Vernon Area Middle School student was recognized Monday by Rostraver Township commissioners and the police department af...
EF considers LERTA to attract new businesses
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 17, 2026
Commissioner Josh Walls suggested a combined effort with Elizabeth Township. Besides discussions of ongoing construction during Elizabeth Forward’s committee of the whole meeting last week, the group ...
Bishops visits Saints Joachim and Anne Parish
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February 17, 2026
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman visited Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Campus - Elizabeth, on Thursday. More than 100 parishioners participated in the roundtable discuss...
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West Mifflin
February 17, 2026
Glassport • Edward Ghrist, 39, of Glassport was charged with terroristic threats stemming from an alleged incident Saturday, court records state. West Mifflin • Travis Martin, 40, of Ridgway was charg...