Russian warships reach Cuban waters ahead of military exercises

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A fleet of Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean in what some see as a projection of strength as tensions grow over Western support for Ukraine.

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Festival of Trees brings twinkly lights, creativity to Renzie

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 6, 2024

The 39th annual celebration kicked off Thursday and will continue from noon to 9 p.m. through Monday. McKeesport had a jolly opening day Thursday for the city’s annual Festival of Trees in Renziehause...

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Ashes to action: EF continues to rebuild after devastating fire

By SARAH PELLIS

December 6, 2024

Superintendent Keith Konyk gave a tour of the progress to the Mon Valley Independent. Nearly two years since a fire caused major damage to Elizabeth Forward High School, excavation and preliminary con...

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Westmoreland County commissioners, row officers to receive 3.4% raises in 2025

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

December 6, 2024

Raises for Westmoreland’s elected officials since 2022 totaled more than 20%. Westmoreland County’s elected officials will again receive raises in 2025. Commissioners and row officers are slated to se...

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No tax increase in Charleroi’s 2025 budget

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 6, 2024

The new spending plan is about $200,000 less than the 2024 budget. Charleroi property owners won’t see an increase in their tax bills next year. On Wednesday, council did not change its preliminary $3...

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Port Vue honors police officer for years of service

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI

December 6, 2024

Council also passed the 2025 budget with no tax increase. A veteran police officer was honored for his years of service in Port Vue Borough. Prior to starting Wednesday’s meeting, Port Vue Council rec...

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McKeesport Area School Board to begin interviews for new superintendent

December 6, 2024

The school board received 28 applications for the vacant superintendent position. By MICHAELRICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com The McKeesport Area School Board president announced the district garnered 28 a...