What presidential campaign? The Electoral College puts most American voters on the sidelines
National Politics
October 10, 2024

What presidential campaign? The Electoral College puts most American voters on the sidelines

By By CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press 

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — On a table at the office of the Waukegan Township Democrats sits a box of postcards with Wisconsin addresses that were collected during a postcard-writing pizza party to help turn out voters there. Leaning against the table are homemade Harris-Walz signs.

Century III Mall site demolition wrapping up soon
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Century III Mall site demolition wrapping up soon
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
May 2, 2026
The Allegheny County DA said criminal charges against the company that owns the property are still pending. Approximately 90% of the former Century III Mall site has been demolished, Allegheny County ...
SmokeShack Barbeque to close Sunday
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SmokeShack Barbeque to close Sunday
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 2, 2026
The owners of the Rostraver Township business said rising meat prices forced the decision. The owners of SmokeShack Barbeque, a takeout restaurant in Rostraver Township, have announced that they will ...
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Data center regulations adopted
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 2, 2026
With no state operational standards in place, many municipalities have been taking the lead. Fallowfield Township supervisors unanimously approved a sweeping zoning amendment Wednesday that not only p...
Pa.’s primary not open to everyone
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Pa.’s primary not open to everyone
By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA 
May 2, 2026
Meet two of the 1 million independent voters shut out of next month’s election. HARRISBURG — The May primary election will likely determine who represents Bruce Parker in the Pennsylvania House. But h...
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MONDAY
May 2, 2026
We’ll have photos from the MVI’s 10th anniversary banquet in Monday’s online edition.
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THE AGENDA
May 2, 2026
Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...