Hospital staff sleep over as Pittsburgh-area facilities stay open through snowstorm
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January 26, 2026
ERs remain fully operational despite hazardous conditions. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive While emergency-room traffic Sunday remained on the slower side in Pittsburgh- area hospitals, hundreds of doctor...
Pisciottano encourages Valley middle schoolers to try regional Civics Bee
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 26, 2026
The deadline to submit essays for the competition is Feb. 3. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano is partnering with the Mon Metro Chamber of Commerce and state Rep. Abigail Salisbury, D-Allegheny, to invite m...
Ice from storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power in South
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January 26, 2026
By KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER Associated Press A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road...
California Area Elementary School ice skating rink open
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January 24, 2026
Harper Piktel, 10, and Christine Ura, 10, hold hands Friday afternoon while skating at the outdoor ice rink at California Area Elementary School. The rink opened after several days of cold weather, an...
Urgent warnings issued ahead of storm
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 24, 2026
Most of the Mon Valley will see about a foot of snow, with several days of severe cold to follow. As a major winter storm approaches the Mon Valley, local leaders aren’t just talking about snowfall to...
Reported White Oak child luring was misunderstanding
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January 24, 2026
The McKeesport Area School District released a statement Friday that warned families about a potential child luring incident. However, a short time later, White Oak Police posted on their Facebook pag...
Monessen officials laying groundwork for economic development
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 24, 2026
The city plans to seek grant money through the state’s STMP program. Monessen officials are getting started on major economic development projects in hopes of spurring growth in the city. Mayor Ron Mo...
Torch, Husky, Overlord — and a soldier from Monongahela
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January 24, 2026
This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI The date was June 20, 1944....
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 24, 2026
A Charleroi man has been arrested on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material, according to court records. Michael A. Charlton, 41, was charged with two felony counts of photographing, ...
Judge rules theft case against ex-Westmoreland purchasing head can proceed
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January 24, 2026
Prosecutors say Kristopher Cardiff was behind a payroll scheme to misappropriate $9,800 in overtime payments. By Rich Cholodofsky TribLiveThe theft case against Westmoreland County’s former purchasing...
Westmoreland County kicking off America’s 250th with courthouse light-up ceremony
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January 24, 2026
The dome will be awash in red, white and blue. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County will launch its celebration of America’s 250th birthday this weekend with a symbolic light-up ceremony a...
Lessons of Springdale: Towns must prepare if they want any say over data centers
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January 24, 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 Jamie Wiggan, Pi...
Best friends brave the cold
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January 23, 2026
Pete Madden of Canonsburg walks his dog, Harper, along a path at Mingo Creek County Park on a cold Thursday afternoon. Harper wears a coat as the pair make their way through the park during chilly con...
Monessen takes another step toward major sewer project
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 23, 2026
Solicitor Joseph Dalfonso said the city is “pressed for time” and wants to start work quickly. Monessen city council voted Thursday to begin the process to amend its cooperation agreement with the Mon...
Funding announced for numerous local projects
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 23, 2026
All the state funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Roads will be smoother, pipes will be newer and long-delayed projects are finally getting off the ground after millions of d...
Overnight fire destroys Monessen home
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 23, 2026
Two residents escaped safely from the Pacific Boulevard blaze. Crews from multiple departments spent several hours battling a house fire early Thursday morning in Monessen, as ice and bitter cold comp...
Heavy snow headed to Western Pa.
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January 23, 2026
The National Weather Service expects 7-10 inches to fall in most parts of the region. By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive The chances of heavy snowfall in the region this weekend are increasing. The Pittsburg...
Hazardous roads result in several accidents
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 23, 2026
Black ice was reported throughout the Mon Valley Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Icy road conditions led to multiple accidents across the area Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, keeping ...
Water, sewer rates steady in MAWC’s new budget
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January 23, 2026
The authority has raised rates the past two years. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Water and sewer rates for Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County customers will remain unchanged for at least the ne...
Soups on!
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January 22, 2026
Chef Larry Beck stirs a pot of soup in the kitchen at the Long Branch Community Grange during its weekly “Souper Tuesdays” fundraiser on Wednesday afternoon. Located at 210 Chestnut St. in Coal Center...