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July 2, 2025

U.S. won’t send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following Pentagon review

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said Tuesday, a setback for the country as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia.

McKeesport coach resigns; Smith hired
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McKeesport coach resigns; Smith hired
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 25, 2026
The school board voted to accept his resignation during a special meeting Wednesday and hired Tom Smith as the head high school football coach. The McKeesport Area School Board accepted the resignatio...
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No tax increase in new Charleroi Area budget
June 25, 2026
District officials cited “years of careful planning” helped the board deliver a balanced budget with no property tax hike. For the MVI The Charleroi Area School District Board of Directors approved a ...
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FRIDAY
June 25, 2026
Find out what happens at the Monessen council voting meeting in tomorrow’s Mon Valley Independent.
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E-INDEX
June 25, 2026
online only Pa. utility tax cut OK’d E1 AI is an energy hog E2 Opinion E3 Entertainment E4 Sports Overtime E6