U.S. Politics
September 22, 2025

N.J. candidates clash over Trump, costs, political divisions

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli sparred over the economy, President Donald Trump’s leadership and political division as they faced off Sunday night for the opening debate in New Jersey’s highstakes governor’s race.

March Fourth fundraiser set for today helps nonprofit continue its work
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March Fourth fundraiser set for today helps nonprofit continue its work
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 4, 2026
Primanti Bros. in Pleasant Hills will donate 20% of its sales today for customers who mention the nonprofit. A local nonprofit is having its annual fundraiser today online and at Primanti Bros. on Cla...
Maglicco reflects on first month as McKeesport mayor
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Maglicco reflects on first month as McKeesport mayor
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 4, 2026
Securing funding for the replacement of the Versailles Avenue Bridge is among his priorities. Thursday will complete Thomas Maglicco’s first month as McKeesport’s new mayor, and he told the Mon Valley...
Grant money awarded to Valley firefighters, EMS providers
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Grant money awarded to Valley firefighters, EMS providers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 4, 2026
Funds are distributed annually by the state and can be used for a wide variety of purposes. From small volunteer stations to regional EMS providers, emergency responders across four counties are getti...
NAACP McKeesport Unit hosts annual pancake breakfast
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NAACP McKeesport Unit hosts annual pancake breakfast
March 4, 2026
The NAACP McKeesport Unit celebrated Black History Month with its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. Folks gathered at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renzie Park for breakfast, entertainment, an...
Police apprehend Carroll Township burglary suspect
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Police apprehend Carroll Township burglary suspect
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 4, 2026
Carroll Township police say a late-night prowler tried to force his way into several homes in the Craven Hill section before officers wrestled him into custody early Saturday. Boubacar Gueye, 31, addr...
Parents express safety concerns to school board
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Parents express safety concerns to school board
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 4, 2026
Both incidents involved security measures at the high school. Several parents brought up safety concerns in some Monessen schools during Tuesday’s school board agenda meeting. City resident Stephen Ma...