Pirates stress importance of hitting on draft picks

By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media

With Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes becoming the first player in major league history to go from No. 1 overall pick to the All-Star Game in the span of a year, it’s no wonder the focus of the MLB Draft is always on finding another generational talent.

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Valley towns awarded grants, LSA funds

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 20, 2025

Millions of dollars in funding was awarded to local municipalities for projects. This week, several state legislators announced millions of dollars in Local Share Account (LSA) grant funds for their r...

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SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR ALL TO HEAR

December 20, 2025

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Death penalty trends show divide between public, officials

By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive

December 20, 2025

While legal in Pennsylvania, capital punishment has been temporarily prohibited for a decade. When Burgettstown resident Joshua George was charged with the 2022 death of his 6-month-old son, the Washi...

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December 20, 2025

PennWest cuts Students say arts programs at PennWest California are in jeopardy. A3 Valley Food We have two pages filled with recipes to serve guests over the holidays. A8-9

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West Mifflin ‘Santa cops’ wrap up holiday cheer

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 20, 2025

The police department also delivered toys to West Mifflin elementary students. For the seventh annual year, the West Mifflin Police Department hosted its toy drive to help local children have a bright...

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December 20, 2025

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