5 candidates seek spots on Donora council

By Mon Valley Independent

By Michael Richter

mrichter@yourmvi.com

With Election Day approaching, Donora council candidates shared their plans to tackle the borough’s crucial issues. Five candidates will compete for three seats up for grabs Tuesday. Jim Brice, Joshua Lamb, DeAnne Vayansky Pavelko, Casey Perrotta and Gilbert Szakal Jr., the lone incumbent, will be on the ballot.

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Lawmakers benefit from automatic pay raises

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 5, 2025

State Rep. Eric Davanzo is opposed to the law that guarantees legislators a salary increase each year. Pennsylvania lawmakers received a 3.25% automatic pay raise this week, lifting their base salary ...

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40th Festival of Trees underway

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 5, 2025

McKeesport’s annual holiday event features 91 specially decorated Christmas trees this year. McKeesport celebrated the first day of its 40th annual Festival of Trees on Thursday with music, special tr...

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BEARS CELEBRATE FIFTH PIAA TITLE

December 5, 2025

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U.S. House candidate holds meet-and-greet event

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 5, 2025

Donora’s Alan Bradstock is challenging incumbent Republican Guy Reschenthaler. Donora native Alan Bradstock, who announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 14th Co...

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December 5, 2025

Don’t miss our Food pages in both the print and electronic editions of Saturday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Chamber alleges breach of contract, seeks $459K

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 5, 2025

The organization claims that it is entitled to a full year’s notice before its contract with the county can be terminated. Washington County’s split with its longtime economic development partner took...