Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel, winning nod from Trump

By By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson is beginning the hard fight for his gavel, a weeks-long campaign that starts Wednesday during internal House Republican leadership elections and will establish the new power centers in Congress for a Washington dominated by President-elect Donald Trump.

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Bingo day at Center on the Hill

September 1, 2026

Barbara Bridge of Belle Vernon marks her bingo card while playing Monday morning at the Center on the Hill in Washington Township. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Remote learning in effect at some schools as extreme heat returns

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 1, 2026

Clairton City School District & Pittsburgh Public Schools have already announced the change. Extreme heat and humidity expected to grip the region are already disrupting the school week, with Clairton...

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Vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Speers

September 1, 2026

One car rolled over in a two-vehicle collision Monday night on Interstate 70 West at the Speers exit. Police, Charleroi Fire Department and Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services responded to the a...

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MMVTA nearly done with second phase of study

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

September 1, 2026

The results could lead to changes in the public transit system. The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is nearing completion of the second engagement phase of its system- wide fixed-route study Mid Mon ...

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Elizabeth Forward construction continues as classes begin

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

September 1, 2026

Phase 1 of the project is expected to be wrapped up by the Oct. 9 target date. Classes started Monday in the Elizabeth Forward School District, and high school students will be learning with construct...

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Police: Cameras show man arguing with mother before beating her to death

September 1, 2026

Jakob Korber is charged with one count of homicide. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive On Saturday, longtime friends Christin Hamilton and Donna Heltebran caught up by text message. Hamilton shared some photos...