Game commission asking for public’s help in turkey survey

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking the public’s help in counting the number of turkeys living in the state’s woods and farmlands. The effort reflects a trend for naturalists and biologists to enlist the aid of “citizen scientists” to help wildlife survive and thrive.

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Commanders shutting down Jayden Daniels

By By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer

December 16, 2025

Jayden Daniels will be shut down for the rest of the Washington Commanders’ season, starting with Saturday’s game against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. “We’re going to sit him ...

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BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICHOLAS

December 16, 2025

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VALLEY GRAPEVINE Monongahela library to hold several events on Saturday

Bellmar Class of ‘58 to meet Thursday

December 16, 2025

The Monongahela Area Library, 813 W. Main St., Monongahela, will hold the following programs on Saturday: • Spice Club — Dried cranberries is the December spice of the month for the library’s Spice Cl...

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CALENDAR WATCH

December 16, 2025

• Roaming Bean coffee truck, offering classic espresso drinks to unique and creative lattes, Penn Highlands Mon Valley courtyard, 1163 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, 8 to 11 a.m. • The Fudge Guy...

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Rob Reiner mourned by celebrities, politicians and many others

December 16, 2025

By The Associated Press Reactions to the death of actor-director Rob Reiner, who was found dead with his wife Michele Reiner at their home in Los Angeles on Sunday. The acclaimed director and Emmy win...

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Former Trump aides appear in Wisconsin court over ’20 election fraud charges

By By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press

December 16, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two attorneys and an aide who all worked on President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing in Wisconsin on felony forgery charges relate...