Arrest made after attack at NBV optometrist’s office
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 4, 2026
Police say Darnell Howell was armed with two knives and was completely naked as he ran away. A naked North Belle Vernon man is accused of terrorizing employees at a local optometrist’s office while wi...
Elite Medispa to host Galentine’s Day event
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February 4, 2026
The Charleroi-based medispa offers medically supervised services for both men and women. For the MVI Elite Medispa, which provides medically supervised aesthetic and wellness services for both men and...
U.S. shoots down Iranian drone that approached an aircraft carrier
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February 4, 2026
The incident occurred Tuesday in the Arabian Sea. WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea,...
Colorful Groundhog Day at Charleroi Elementary
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February 3, 2026
Second-grade students in Madison Vieck’s class at Charleroi Elementary Center hold up their Groundhog Day coloring pages after learning about the holiday on Monday. The groundhog saw his shadow this y...
Snow response draws raves in Elizabeth Township
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 3, 2026
Crews worked for 19 consecutive hours to help keep the township’s roads from being overwhelmed. Last week’s huge snowfall was the main topic of conversation at Monday’s commissioners meeting in Elizab...
California Area principal to be among guests at Shapiro’s budget address
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 3, 2026
Dr. Rachel Nagy of California Area was chosen to appear at the governor’s budget address today. Gov. Josh Shapiro will highlight the impact of education funding in Southwestern Pennsylvania when he de...
PennWest observes Day of Racial Healing
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 3, 2026
Historian/author David L. Crane was the featured speaker for the virtual discussion. At PennWest University on Monday, a conversation about racial healing quickly became a conversation about action — ...
Officials warn people to stay off frozen rivers
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February 3, 2026
Hypothermia can take place within minutes of falling through ice. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive First responders have a simple message after seeing reports and videos of people walking on frozen Pittsbur...
AP Delsandro Memorial Fund provides more donations
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February 3, 2026
Five local organizations were recently presented $500 donations from the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial fund. The charitable organization recently rededicated the AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial after ...
Inglis announces bipartisan package of housing legislation
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 3, 2026
He introduced it Monday along with a group of three other House members. State Rep. John Inglis, D-West Mifflin, and a group of bipartisan lawmakers announced Monday that they are introducing measures...
Phil sees shadow, forecasting six more weeks of wintry weather
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February 3, 2026
The Punxsutawney tradition didn’t offer any hope for an early spring. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many a...
Family sledding adventure at Mingo Creek Park
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February 2, 2026
Dave Lendway of Finleyville (second from right) poses with his grandchildren during a day of sled riding at Mingo Creek Park Sunday afternoon. From left are Benjamin Lendway, 9; Isaiah Williams, 13; G...
Credit union buys former Rite Aid in Elizabeth
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 2, 2026
Steel Strong Community FCU will begin renovations on the Market Street site. The former Rite Aid building at 300 Market St. in Elizabeth Borough has been purchased by Steel Strong Community Federal Cr...
Pennsylvania tries to contain the cost of housing
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February 2, 2026
Members of Gov. Shapiro’s administration spent the past year taking feedback from advocates, experts and local officials. By CHARLOTTE KEITH Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Rents are soaring, homelessness i...
Rail freight improvement projects to get PennDOT funds
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 2, 2026
Upgrades in Allegheny, Westmoreland and Washington counties are among those approved. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will invest nearly $53 million in 30 rail freight improvement projec...
PennDOT offers tips for mailboxes and driveways during snowstorms
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 2, 2026
As low temperatures and built-up snow continue to impact the region, PennDOT has some tips for local residents to maintain their mailboxes and driveways. PennDOT allows property owners to place mailbo...
Valley communities under air pollution warning Saturday
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 2, 2026
A 24-hour “Code Orange” alert was issued for Clairton, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln and Port Vue. An air pollution warning was issued Saturday for the Mon Valley. According to an alert released by Alle...
Recovery group marks 70th anniversary of ditching of B-25 bomber in Mon River
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February 2, 2026
There’s been no trace of the aircraft since it sank in the river on Jan. 31, 1956. By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive It’s been 70 years since a B-25 bomber ran out of fuel, splashed down on the Monongahe...
Top Justice official plays down chance for charges from Epstein files
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February 2, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunday that the existence of “horrible pho...
Wintry walk at Cedar Creek Park
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January 31, 2026
Sheila Gordon of Rostraver Township enjoys a winter walk Friday afternoon with her miniature schnauzer, Rocky, along the Great Allegheny Passage at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. Jeff Helsel ...