Politics
October 15, 2025

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won’t sign new Pentagon rules

By By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer 

News organizations including The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defense Department document about its new press rules, making it likely the Trump administration will evict their reporters from the Pentagon.

Five names added to Monessen High School Wall of Fame
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October 20, 2025
Five Monessen High School alumni had their names placed on the school’s Wall of Fame at an induction ceremony Saturday evening. From left are Ron Chromulak, Stephanie Urchick, Randall Marino, Gary Car...
Federal money offered for vehicle charging stations
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 20, 2025
Proposals will be accepted through the end of June. Governments, transit agencies and businesses in the Mon Valley now have a new opportunity to apply for federal funding to build electric vehicle cha...
Shapiro wants to reshape region’s power grid operator as prices rise
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October 20, 2025
The governor thinks Pennsylvania’s electric grid operator, PJM, moves too slowly. He wants states to have more control. By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — As electricity prices rise in Pennsylv...
Monessen schools to begin new SMS text message feature
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 20, 2025
The direct communication service will be available starting Wednesday. The Monessen School District is adding a new feature that will enable it to provide information to families directly through text...
Positive start to the new school year at Steel Center
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 20, 2025
The Jefferson Hills career and technical education center provided updates on renovation projects. Another promising school years is underway at Steel Center for Career and Technical Education. Since ...
Facing burnout, stress and shortages, Pa. nurses push to limit patient workload
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
October 20, 2025
Many believe they’re stretched too thin to provide the type of care that patients deserve. By JACK TROY TribLive Some days, Ashley Grieco feels behind the moment she steps into the neonatal intensive ...