MONESSEN LIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH
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April 23, 2025

MONESSEN LIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Rayne Hall, daughter of Raenetta Johnson and Dwayne Hall, was recently recognized as the Monessen Lions Club April student of the month. Rayne is a participant in the CNX Mentorship Academy, Monessen Beyond Grad Program, Spanish Club, Future Business Leaders of America and Spanish National Honor Society. Her achievements and awards include: FBLA Education Award, Varsity Cheerleading Recognition Award, high honors and Spanish National Honor Society Education Award. She plans to attend Penn State ...

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Election board languishing as Gov. Shapiro fails to appoint new members
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Election board languishing as Gov. Shapiro fails to appoint new members
By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
June 22, 2026
The board has not met in nearly three years, even as county election officials call for changes to the state’s outdated election law. In 2020, Pennsylvania’s elections were facing a major crisis. The ...
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June 22, 2026
House Energy Committee advances electric grid bills
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House Energy Committee advances electric grid bills
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 22, 2026
Legislation sponsored by Rep. John Inglis would set strict deadlines for interconnection studies. Last week, the state House Energy Committee advanced two pieces of legislation that would leverage the...