Scientists: Baby in Gaza was infected with polio strain linked to mistakes in eradication campaign

By By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer

LONDON (AP) — The baby in Gaza who was recently paralyzed by polio was infected with a mutated strain of the virus that vaccinated people shed in their waste, according to scientists who say the case is the result of “an unqualified failure” of public health policy.

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Charleroi hosts Little Great Race

September 9, 2024

Anna Heath, 5, of Speers reacts as she crosses the finish line Saturday at the Little Great Race in Charleroi. See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery at www. monvalleyindependent. com. ...

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Spaghetti dinner fundraiser set for Elrama fire victims

By SARAH PELLIS

September 9, 2024

It will take place Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Monongahela. Family, friends and strangers have come to the aid of the victims of a tragic Aug. 23 fire in the Elrama community of Union Township that ...

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Car crashes becoming concern in Charleroi

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 9, 2024

Council members were asked to take action to improve safety at last week’s meeting. An increased number of vehicle accidents in Charleroi have officials wondering how to best address the problem. Duri...

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McKeesport cleanup held as competition

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

September 9, 2024

The three teams combined to pick up 83 bags of garbage in the city. McKeesport held a community cleanup contest during the last week of August and Labor Day Weekend as part of an initiative to pick up...

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Rostraver library offers lessons to improve computer skills

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

September 9, 2024

Interested people can sign up for the one-on-one instruction by contacting the library. Rostraver Public Library will offer a free program to help people advance their computer skills. The program pro...

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Trump plans event in Smithton area

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY Trib Total Media

September 9, 2024

The former president will deliver a speech Sept. 23 at an undetermined farm. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Southwestern Pennsylvania this month to speak at an event in Westmo...