Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as health secretary after close vote

By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country.

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Pumpkin art at Pennwest California

October 16, 2026

PennWest California student Denver Johnson of Philadelphia, left, paints a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed pumpkin, while Jayonna Rivera of Chester works on a Hello Kitty Frankenstein design during a pum...

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Washington Township supervisors questioned about water authority takeover plans

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

October 16, 2026

Much of the discussion focused on a Sept. 17 tour of the water plant. Residents continued to demand answers from Washington Township supervisors about the status of the municipal authority during Wedn...

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Grant received to help renovate Fallowfield Township veterans memorial

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 16, 2026

A tribute to the township’s volunteer firefighters will be incorporated. Some served their country overseas. Others answered emergencies just down the road. Fallowfield Township wants to make sure nei...

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McKeesport Area High School homecoming royalty

October 16, 2026

McKeesport Area High School will celebrate homecoming Friday at McKeesport Stadium when the Tigers take on Hampton High School. Kickoff is 7 p.m. This year’s homecoming court members are, front row, f...

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Lee delivers funds for West Mifflin community center

October 16, 2026

Several state and local officials showed up for the $850,000 check presentation. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI U.S. Rep. Summer Lee traveled to West Mifflin Wednesday afternoon to present $850,000 in...

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Two-vehicle crash in Rostraver Township

October 16, 2026

Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a two-vehicle crash on Route 51 at Interstate 70 early Thursday afternoon. Occupants were evaluated by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Service...