Trump picks Gaetz for AG, Rubio for secretary of state

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President- elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department.

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Cats up for adoption at Summer On Main event

June 12, 2026

Eli Martin, 8, of North Charleroi, Caleb Heide, 5, of North Charleroi and Ruth Heide, 14, of Belle Vernon stopped by the Mon Valley Alliance building Thursday evening to see the adoptable cats from Ca...

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Monessen prepares for major sewage project

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

June 12, 2026

The project will be awarded next month, and work is expected to start soon afterward. Monessen council members learned more at Thursday’s work session about an upcoming sewage separation project that ...

Officials want Mon View Heights sale to be completed

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Officials want Mon View Heights sale to be completed

June 12, 2026

The prospective new owners plan to meet with residents June 24. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI West Mifflin council members are eager for a new owner take over the Mon View Heights housing complex, bu...

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Thousands lose power due to wind, storms

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

June 12, 2026

An accident also knocked out electricity for more than 2,700 customers around Elizabeth Township. Powerful thunderstorms that swept through Western Pennsylvania on Thursday left thousands without elec...

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Valley man pleads guilty in food plant trespass case

June 12, 2026

Michael Todora entered 1440 Foods in December and asked employees how much they earn. By TIM MADDOCKS For the MVI A Speers man was fined $300 for trespassing Thursday in a plea deal that included the ...

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State to report school vaccination rates

June 12, 2026

The Department of Health sent out a letter Wednesday to school leaders and nurses. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive The Pennsylvania Department of Health will soon disclose online vaccination rates at publi...