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.

Falling into the Season
Main
September 23, 2026
Mark Cook displays a large pumpkin Tuesday at The Cook Farm Market to Remember in Washington Township on the first day of fall. The farm market, located in the property’s historic springhouse, feature...
Mold removal ongoing at Monessen school
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 23, 2026
A decision on when staff and students can return to the middle/high school could come this week. Monessen City School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte released an update Tuesday on the progres...
Monessen Lions to recruit members at Oct. 6 event
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 23, 2026
The club is hoping to acquire more manpower to deliver more projects for the area. The Monessen Lions Club doesn’t have a shortage of ways to help its community. What the 78-year-old organization coul...
Clairton council lifts residency requirement for police, public works
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
September 23, 2026
It was affecting the city’s ability to fill job openings. Clairton council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to lift the residency requirement for city police officers and public works employees...
Fire damages McKeesport home
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 23, 2026
Firefighters battled a twoalarm fire at a vacant home in McKeesport early Tuesday morning. The fire broke out in the 2900 block of Jersey Street. Emergency crews were dispatched after multiple calls t...
CRIME BRIEF
Around The Valley
September 23, 2026
An Elizabeth man who is required to register for life under Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after state police allege he provided false information about his employ...