Justice Department investigating if Walz, Frey impeded immigration enforcement
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January 17, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they ...
Belle Vernon/Ringgold aunt shows support
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January 16, 2026
Natalie Walsh sits with her niece, Lily Walsh, in the stands during Thursday’s girls basketball game between Belle Vernon and Ringgold. Walsh had extra reason to cheer, with two nieces on the court. P...
MASD OKs website update through AIU; honors students
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 16, 2026
Director Jason Pavlecic dissented, arguing that the $12,940 annual cost is too expensive. The McKeesport Area school board approved a proposal Thursday that would allow the district to update its webs...
Crash slows I-70 traffic
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January 16, 2026
Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a crash shortly before 4:30 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 70 near mile marker 44. Two people were transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency...
West Mifflin school board addresses financial issues
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 16, 2026
Directors also learned that the high school auditorium project is nearing completion. Several financial items were discussed at West Mifflin Area school board’s work session Thursday evening. The stat...
Charleroi to consider abandoning part of Ninth Street for car dealer
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 16, 2026
A public hearing on the matter is set for Wednesday evening. Charleroi officials have scheduled a public hearing to consider the possible abandonment of a portion of Ninth Street to accommodate an exp...
Westmoreland County makes 12 temporary layoffs permanent as part of restructuring
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January 16, 2026
Cash flow issues resulted from a state budget impasse and a subsequent freeze on allocations. A dozen Westmoreland County employees who have been furloughed saw their positions abolished Thursday, res...
Officials worry for future as Arnold Palmer Regional Airport passenger levels hit new lows
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
January 16, 2026
Spirit Airlines’ continued operation is viewed as a “50-50 proposition at best.” Air traffic through Arnold Palmer Regional Airport last year fell to its lowest level since 2011 even as local leaders ...
‘Tiny Tykes’ story time at Rostraver library
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January 15, 2026
Bailey Powell, 2, of Smithton smiles while participating in the “Tiny Tykes Tadpoles” story-time program at the Rostraver Public Library on Wednesday morning. The weekly program introduces toddlers to...
Charleroi fire chief airs frustration over street damage amid projects
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 15, 2026
Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said the road plates are damaged and it’s delaying response times in some instances. Frustration over damaged roads tied to gas line work resurfaced at Wednesday’s council...
DA gives update on Century III Mall demolition
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January 15, 2026
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala on Wednesday said a potential buyer is close to finalizing a deal to buy the property that was once home to one of the largest malls in the world. By...
EF to move forward with process to hire new solicitor
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 15, 2026
Several school board members said they want to move on from a contentious meeting last month. Several Elizabeth Forward School Board members addressed the public Wednesday to clear the air about a con...
Council welcomes new controller, honors MMVTA rep. George Eckert
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 15, 2026
George Eckert has represented the city on the transit authority board for several years. Monongahela’s council meeting Wednesday was the second for Chris Spahr Jr., the new city controller, following ...
West Mifflin to take action on proposal to subdivide golf course for a housing project
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
January 15, 2026
Council said this is just the first step in Westwood Golf Club’s plans to split the golf course. West Mifflin officials will look at plans submitted by owners of Westwood Golf Club to subdivide the pr...
Black Diamond VFW honors annual essay contest winners
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January 15, 2026
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1409 sponsors the contest each year. For the MVI Three students from the Mon Valley were recognized at the monthly meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1409 in Bl...
Grand jury indicts suspect in vandalism of VP Vance’s home
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January 15, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury indicted the individual accused of vandalizing the Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance and causing other property damage on federal charges Wednesday. The three-cou...
Cheese recalled classified as potentially deadly
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By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
January 15, 2026
Cheese brand names affected include: Ambriola, Locatelli, Member’s Mark, Pinna and Boar’s Head. Pecorino romano cheese products sold in 20 states — including Pennsylvania — have been recalled from sto...
Friendly card game at His Place Coffee, Community and More
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January 14, 2026
Layne Leach, 7, of Monongahela, smiles as he plays a game of Uno with his friend Rhett Secrist, 7, Tuesday afternoon at His Place Coffee Community and More in Monessen. Leach attended the outing with ...
Monessen class scheduling changes opposed
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 14, 2026
A large crowd of parents and students turned out for Tuesday night’s school board meeting. More than 100 parents and students packed Monessen’s school board meeting Tuesday to address concerns over a ...