Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

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Airport trouble

January 27, 2025

Airport trouble Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is losing money every month. A3 $ 1 50

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PARADE CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY

January 27, 2025

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Changes considered at Penn State branch campuses

By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive

January 27, 2025

The university operates 19 commonwealth campuses, including one in McKeesport. Gabrielle Green is in it for the long haul at Penn State New Kensington. The 18-year-old from Altavista, Va., is a second...

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Local legislators named to Senate committees

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 27, 2025

Camera Bartolotta, Pat Stefano and Nick Pisciottano have all received their committee appointments for 2025-26. Legislators who serve Mon Valley constituents have receives their committee appointments...

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January 27, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from Rostraver Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Grant money awarded to upgrade pump stations

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

January 27, 2025

The project will eliminate sanitary sewage discharges into the Monongahela River. The Mid Mon Valley Water Pollution Control Authority was awarded a $400,279 grant and low-interest $4.1 million loan f...