The U.S. has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

By JOSH FUNK, AP Business Writer

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices.

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Sparks fall on EFHS classroom

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

District officials say students were quickly evacuated from the area. A video posted to Facebook Thursday afternoon showed sparks coming from the ceiling of an Elizabeth Forward High School classroom ...

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Monessen adds another code enforcement officer

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

Council voted unanimously to hire Joseph Volpe, who previously held the same position in Donora. Monessen hired another part-time code enforcement officer during Thursday’s council meeting. In a unani...

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Customers say final goodbyes as Joann Fabrics shuts down

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 25, 2025

Many of them made one last visit Thursday to the Rostraver Township store. Long-time employees of Joann Fabrics in Rostraver Township are more than co-workers — they are a tight-knit family. The bonds...

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Labor secretary highlights workforce development funds

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

Nancy Walker visited the Boys & Girls Club’s teen center Thursday in McKeesport. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker toured the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania...

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BVA addresses whooping cough case at Rostraver Elementary

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 25, 2025

The CDC is reporting twice as many cases around the country compared to 2024. Belle Vernon Area Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool issued a statement Thursday about a whooping cough case at Rostrave...

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April 25, 2025

TODAY IN HISTORY 25 Today is Friday, April 25, the 115th day of 2025. There are 250 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 25, 1898, the United States Congress declared war against Spain. T...