Pope wraps troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion & women, praising abuse victims
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September 30, 2024

Pope wraps troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion & women, praising abuse victims

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up a troubled visit to Belgium on Sunday by doubling down on his traditional views on women and abortion and demanding that Catholic bishops stop covering up for predator priests — a scandal that has devastated the church’s credibility around the globe.

McKeesport mayor cooks up Kids Kitchen dessert
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McKeesport mayor cooks up Kids Kitchen dessert
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2026
Mayor Tom Maglicco taught the young chefs to make one of his favorite dishes from his Army years. It was an extra-sweet night at Christy Park United Methodist Church this week as youngsters gathered t...
Phase 1 nearly done at Elizabeth Forward High School
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Phase 1 nearly done at Elizabeth Forward High School
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2026
Construction crews expect to hit their Oct. 9 target date for completion. Elizabeth Forward High School’s renovation is moving along as Phase 1 is expected to be completed next month. Phase 1 includes...
South Allegheny High School crowns homecoming king and queen
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South Allegheny High School crowns homecoming king and queen
September 26, 2026
Skylar Cortes and Revan Sheader are South Allegheny High School’s homecoming queen and king. Photo courtesy of Laura Thomson
Monessen High School crowns homecoming king and queen
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Monessen High School crowns homecoming king and queen
September 26, 2026
Kayden Kolbeck and Emmalyn Higgins were chosen as homecoming king and queen at Monessen High School's football game Friday night. Photo by Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
Monessen Public Library donation honors the memory of Ron Chromulak
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Monessen Public Library donation honors the memory of Ron Chromulak
September 26, 2026
Members of American Legion Thomas McKee Post 28 in Monessen recently donated the book, “The Men of Pleiku” to the Monessen Public Library in memory of Ron Chromulak, the legion’s longtime commander an...