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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...

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Mon Valley Healthcare honors staff for dedication during snowstorm

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...

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Couple renews vows on eve of their Valentine’s Day 10th anniversary

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...

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Water and sewage bills to rise for ABC customers

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...

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Monster fish fries to return at St. Andrew in Donora

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...

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West Mifflin Area High School seniors deliver Valentines to veterans

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...

Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports

Belle Vernon sinks Bucs in first-round win

By JEREMY SELLEW

February 14, 2026

The Leopards’ defense forced 29 turnovers in Friday’s first-round win against No. 9 Burrell. Belle Vernon boys basketball coach Ricky Tyburski picked up his first career playoff win Friday as his Leop...

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Warriors run away from Antelopes to advance

By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS

February 14, 2026

Daniel Spence (22) and Jack Crovak (21) each go over 20 points in No. 7 EF’s win over Avonworth. Ahead of their WPIAL Class 4A first-round contest against No. 10 Avonworth, Elizabeth Forward coach Nol...

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No. 2 Jaguars blow past Penn Hills in first round

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

February 14, 2026

It’s now win-or-go-home for basketball teams in the WPIAL, which puts pressure on everyone — even teams heavily favored to win. So after watching his No. 2 Jaguars pick up a 65-26 first-round win over...

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Aliquippa appealing PIAA again

By By DON REBEL TribLive

February 14, 2026

Jeff Helsel / MVI Sports The ongoing debate between the PIAA and the Aliquippa football program will write another chapter next week during the monthly state board of control meeting. On the docket, A...

Obituaries

Kaitlin M. McAlister – Charleroi and Beckley, W. Va.

February 14, 2026

Kaitlin M. McAlister, 34, of Charleroi and Beckley, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on July 7, 1991, she was the daughter of Bert and Maggie Smith McAlis...

Obituaries

Beverly Joyce Constantine – California, Pa.

February 14, 2026

On Feb. 12, 2026, the vibrant spirit of Beverly Constantine departed this world peacefully , leaving behind a legacy of compass ion, love and strength. She was born on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1955, in Bro...