Trump open to health care deal with Democrats as shutdown hits Day 6
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October 7, 2025

Trump open to health care deal with Democrats as shutdown hits Day 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he’d be open to striking a deal with Democrats on the health care subsidies they’ve made central to the shutdown fight, cracking the door slightly to negotiations that Republicans have said should only happen after the government reopens.

Senior expo combines valuable information with entertainment
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Senior expo combines valuable information with entertainment
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 17, 2025
About 300 people attended Thursday’s event in McKeesport. Hundreds of area seniors came to the McKeesport Palisades event center Thursday for the annual Senior Wellness and Safety Expo hosted by state...
Washington County GOP expels coroner
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Washington County GOP expels coroner
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2025
The move, which stems from controversial decisions and “erratic behavior,” won’t affect Timothy Warco’s job status. The Washington County Republican Party has expelled longtime County Coroner Timothy ...
Obamacare premiums expected to rise more than first feared
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Obamacare premiums expected to rise more than first feared
By JACK TROY TribLive 
October 17, 2025
Pennie projects premiums to more than double if federal subsidies are not extended. By JACK TROY TribLive The end of enhanced Obamacare subsidies could be even more costly than initially feared for Pe...
Holiday-themed events at Pa. Trolley Museum
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Holiday-themed events at Pa. Trolley Museum
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 17, 2025
The Magic Pumpkin Trolley is running this weekend. Fall fun has returned to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum with several events happening in the next few weeks. The museum, located at 1 Electric Way i...
Several purchases approved despite financial concerns
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WEST MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL BOARD
Several purchases approved despite financial concerns
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 17, 2025
The state budge impasse is creating uncertainty for Pa. school boards. West Mifflin Area school board authorized several purchases Thursday night, but some directors objected due to the uncertainty of...
Two candidates battle in supervisor’s race
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FORWARD TOWNSHIP
Two candidates battle in supervisor’s race
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2025
Incumbent Amy Cline is being challenged by farmer & business owner Thomas Prentice Jr. Forward Township residents will head to the polls Nov. 4 to decide who will fill a six-year term on the board of ...