Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message

By By BILL BARROW Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s brash populism has always involved incongruence: the billionaire businessman-politician stirring the passions of millions who, regardless of the U.S. economy’s trajectory, could never afford to live in his Manhattan skyscraper or visit his club in south Florida.

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Local marina destroyed by fire

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

February 1, 2025

It’s the latest in a string of setbacks for owner Sam McCrossin, who said he doesn’t have enough insurance to rebuild. A marina that caught fire early Friday morning in Forward Township is a total los...

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Shapiro’s budget to seek more for transit, schools

February 1, 2025

The governor is expected to emphasize frugality for the upcoming year. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his third budget proposal to lawmakers next week, a plan that’...

Monessen infantryman killed in battle of Leyte

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Monessen infantryman killed in battle of Leyte

February 1, 2025

This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI In the early 1900’s, Tony a...

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Pennsylvania awaits Phil’s annual prediction

February 1, 2025

He will be greeted by a large crowd when the sun rises Sunday morning on Gobbler’s Knob. By the MVI Groundhog Day is tomorrow, and this year will see another crowd of revelers making their way to Punx...

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TRUCK TOPPLES POLE ON TWILIGHT HOLLOW ROAD

February 1, 2025

A truck knocked down a West Penn Power pole with wires on Twilight Hollow Road near Webster Avenue around 11 a.m. Friday. Charleroi firefighters assisted at the scene. Charleroi Fire Department

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Fiery plane crash in Philadelphia

February 1, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireba...