Trump offering buyouts to federal workers in effort to shrink government

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed.

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PUC decision puts request for water rate hike on hold

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 6, 2025

A formal investigation of Pennsylvania American’s request will be conducted, with a final ruling not expected until August. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Thursday put the brakes on a s...

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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

School board changes leaders

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 6, 2025

David Seropian was chosen as president for 2026, with Jason Pavlecic as vice president. The McKeesport Area school board changed its leadership and welcomed new members during Thursday’s meeting. The ...

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HOLLY DAY CELEBRATION IN CALIFORNIA

December 6, 2025

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The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC

December 6, 2025

The Mon Valley Independent is published daily (255 times a year) by MID MON VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC, 1719 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062. Home delivery price is $240.00 per year. Single Copy is...

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MONDAY

December 6, 2025

We’ll have coverage of Rostraver’s annual Christmas celebration in Monday’s electronic edition.

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E-INDEX

December 6, 2025

online only Refugees shut out E1 Colosseum by drone E2 What the Grub E3-4 New Real Stats E6 Sports Overtime E8-10