WORLD BRIEFLY Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service institution, a response to an executive order by President Donald Trump, according to federal court documents made public Friday.

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Business Resource Center to offer regular Tuesday hours

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 8, 2025

Anyone who needs help can visit the office on Main Street in Monongahela. Small businesses in the Mon Valley will have easy access to support they need when the Business Resource Center launches new o...

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New state Rep. Goughnour sworn into office

April 8, 2025

He won a special election last month to replace the late Matthew Gergely in the 35th District. By the MVI State Rep. Dan Goughnour, D-McKeesport, took the oath of office Monday at the state Capitol to...

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Trump orders new review of Nippon’s bid for U.S. Steel

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2025

He’s asking for feedback from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States within 45 days. President Donald Trump has ordered a new review of Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. St...

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3 area residents honored at scouting breakfast

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2025

Pastor Dennis Stitch, Joe Ravasio and Edward Stasko Sr. were recognized for their years of service to the community. The Mon Valley scouting community honored three individuals in the area Monday who ...

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Elizabeth Township eyes pump station solutions

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 8, 2025

Commissioners hope to find an economical way to reduce hydrogen sulfide gas in the system. Commissioners discussed equipment and chemicals at some of Elizabeth Township’s pump stations during Monday’s...