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February 17, 2026
One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McKeesport Saturday night, according to Allegheny County Police. The victim, who was not identified, was a passenger in a ...
Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans’ daily routines
Business
By By MATT SEDENSKY AP National Writer 
February 17, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — For years, it was a daily McDonald’s trip for a cup of coffee with 10 sugars and five creams. Later, it was Starbucks caramel macchiatos with almond milk and two pumps of syrup. Coffee...
TACKLING AUTO INSURANCE MYTHS
Business
Misconceptions Drivers Should Know Before Making Coverage Decisions
February 17, 2026
FAMILY FEATURES Misinformation about auto insurance continues to circulate, leading many drivers to make decisions based on outdated or inaccurate assumptions. “Even savvy drivers can be misled by ins...
Couple renews vows on eve of their Valentine’s Day 10th anniversary
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 14, 2026
Jessica and Derrick Prout of Monessen got married 10 years ago. Love was in the air as two Valley sweethearts renewed their vows on the eve of their 10th anniversary, which falls on Valentine’s Day. J...
MVI not published on Presidents Day
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February 14, 2026
The Mon Valley Independent will not publish an electronic edition on Monday in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. We will resume our regular publication schedule Tuesday. Only our newsroom staf...
Mon Valley Healthcare honors staff for dedication during snowstorm
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 14, 2026
Some spent several days at the facility during last month’s huge snowstorm to make sure residents were cared for. Valentine’s Day often brings flowers, cards and candlelit dinners. At Mon Valley Healt...
Water and sewage bills to rise for ABC customers
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 14, 2026
The new water and sewer rates will take effect with the March invoices. Water and sewer customers served by the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi will see higher bills beginning in March after the...
Monster fish fries to return at St. Andrew in Donora
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 14, 2026
St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, will hold its monster fish fries from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing each Friday through Lent, except Good Friday. T...
West Mifflin Area High School seniors deliver Valentines to veterans
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 14, 2026
The cards from West Mifflin Area High School contain messages to honor their service. West Mifflin Area High School students are giving back to those who served our country this Valentine’s Day by par...
Suspect held for court in North Belle Vernon rampage
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 14, 2026
Employees of Check Eye Group described the incident at a preliminary hearing Friday. A North Belle Vernon man accused of terrorizing employees at a local optometrist’s office while naked and wielding ...
Greater Allegheny Foundation Awards presented
Around The Valley, Features
February 14, 2026
The Greater Allegheny Education Foundation’s Mon Valley Initiative Awards are presented annually to graduates of Clairton and McKeesport High Schools. The $750 annually renewable grants are intended t...
Paper ballots OK’d for voters at $18K price tag
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
February 14, 2026
Commissioners authorized the option for the first time last year. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County voters will again be able to cast paper ballots at the polls during this year’s prima...
Voter ID shouldn’t be this controversial
Opinion, Politics
February 14, 2026
President Trump says that “Republicans” should “nationalize the election” or at least take over voting in up to 15 places where he says voting is corrupt. His evidence of fraudulent voting is that he ...
Latest News, Main
February 14, 2026
Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...
Around The Valley
February 14, 2026
Free Indeed Ministry, 401 Second St., Monongahela hosting its 12th annual Love Sunday celebration at 11 a.m. Feb. 15. The theme for the celebration is to ”bring someone to church that you love.” The s...
Around The Valley
Charleroi
February 14, 2026
• Michael Joseph Duda, 45, of Pittsburgh was charged with materially false written statement for the purchase, delivery or transfer of a firearm stemming from an alleged incident Sept. 29, court recor...
After deadly explosion at U.S. Steel mill, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon
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February 14, 2026
Pittsburgh’s Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters at https://www.publicsource. org/ newsletter-signup/ By Quinn Glabicki, ...
Playoff crowd celebrates in McKeesport
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February 13, 2026
The McKeesport Area High School student section erupts with cheers during the first half of the Tigers’ boys basketball playoff game against Montour Thursday night at Neenie Campbell Gymnasium in McKe...
Shemansky is acting police chief in Donora
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 13, 2026
He received unanimous approval following a long council discussion about making him chief without any other designation. What began as a routine appointment turned into a lengthy and at times tense de...