Powell: Independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions

By By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or political outcome.

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SHOW OF SUPPORT FROM ELIZABETH FORWARD

January 18, 2025

Members of the Elizabeth Forward basketball and soccer teams, along with the basketball coaching staff, traveled to the Convocation Center Wednesday to watch Clarion’s Alyssa Terza, an EF alum, play f...

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Training underway at MV Business Resource Center

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 18, 2025

Mon Valley Alliance is hosting the program in collaboration with Catholic Charities Pittsburgh. The Mon Valley Business Resource Center, which officially opened in November, has launched one of its fi...

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PennDOT teaches BVA students about interchange

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 18, 2025

A lot of advanced math skills are needed to design a diverging diamond interchange project. Belle Vernon Area High School hosted PennDOT officials Friday morning to show students what’s happening behi...

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PUC issues warning about extreme cold

By SARAH PELLIS

January 18, 2025

A watch is already in effect as temperatures are expected to plunge well below zero. The Public Utility Commission has alerted Pennsylvania residents to be prepared for extreme cold that is being fore...

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BV Rotarians honored with prestigious Paul Harris Fellow awards

January 18, 2025

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to the Rotary. For the MVI Five Belle Vernon Rotary Club members wer...

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Baldwin student faces disciplinary action for incident with SA coach

By SARAH PELLIS

January 18, 2025

The student posted a video of himself taunting Tony DiCenzo after Thursday night’s basketball game. A student is facing full disciplinary consequences from Baldwin-Whitehall School District following ...