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June 21, 2024

The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims

By By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press 

In their first Second Amendment case since they expanded gun rights in 2022, the justices ruled 8-1 in favor of a 1994 ban on firearms for people under restraining orders to stay away from their spouses or partners. The justices reversed a ruling from the federal appeals court in New Orleans that had struck down the law.

PLAYING A HAPPY TUNE
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November 15, 2025
The Clairton band performs during Friday night’s victory over Bishop Canevin in the WPIAL Class 1A semifinals. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Motte outlines plan for education in Monessen
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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The superintendent talks about his vision for the district in a new video. Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte is stepping out from behind the desk and speaking directly to the community in a newly releas...
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It will be held Monday morning at the intersection of Lysle Boulevard and Coursin Street. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims will be observed for the first time Monday in McKeesport...
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Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV
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NEW YORK (AP) — Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google- owned livestreaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on fo...
EF school board to vote on budget opt-out resolution
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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The township’s junior commissioner is seeking improvements to the middle school practice field. Elizabeth Forward school board will consider an accelerated budget opt-out resolution next week that cer...