Lack of jobs data due to gov’t shutdown muddies view of hiring and the economy

By By CHRISTOPHER RU-GABER AP Economics Writers

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor Department’s crucial monthly jobs report.

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No tax hike in Donora, but sewer fee will double

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 12, 2025

Mayor Don Pavelko said recent projects have left the fund nearly empty. With three members absent, Donora council unanimously passed a preliminary 2026 budget Thursday that leaves property taxes uncha...

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BVA Federal Credit Union supports local food pantry

December 12, 2025

The BVA Federal Credit Union recently presented a $3,000 donation to the Washington Township/Fayette City Food Pantry. Shown, from left, are credit union accountant John Lofink, board members John Zad...

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Firefighters battle blaze in Washington Township

December 12, 2025

Several Mon Valley fire departments responded to a house fire about 1:45 a.m. Thursday on Axton Street in Washington Township. Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters, along with several m...

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McKeesport board OKs study of improvement project

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 12, 2025

It would involve upgrades to the high school and the football stadium. At Thursday’s meeting, the McKeesport Area school board authorized an architectural firm to consider an $850,000 improvement plan...