Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear power, speed up approvals

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed executive orders Friday intended to quadruple domestic production of nuclear power within the next 25 years, a goal experts say the United States is highly unlikely to reach.

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

July 7, 2026

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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July 7, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Carroll Township in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Greek food festival takes months of preparation

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 7, 2026

The annual event at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church has been condensed to one day this year. Months before the first gyro is wrapped or the first tray of baklava is served, volunteers at St. Spyrid...

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FAVORITE SUMMER HANGOUT SPOT

July 7, 2026

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Zappala request puts Mon View Heights sale in jeopardy

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

July 7, 2026

He wants funds from the sale to be diverted to pay for a video surveillance system, sewer repairs & demolition of 4 buildings. The beleaguered Mon View Heights Apartment complex has a potential buyer,...

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Firefighters rescue stuck raccoon in Rostraver Twp.

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 7, 2026

They used the Jaws of Life to help free the animal from a storm drain grate. The Jaws of Life are designed to rescue people trapped in mangled vehicles. Monday morning in Rostraver Township, firefight...