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October 20, 2025

WORLD BRIEFLY Trump calls Colombia’s Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and announces an end to U.S. aid to the country

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States will slash assistance to Colombia because its leader, Gustavo Petro, “does nothing to stop” drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday, escalating the friction between Washington and one of its closest allies in Latin America.

Sound of gunshot prompts lockdown
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Sound of gunshot prompts lockdown
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 26, 2025
Police investigated and determined there was no danger to the community. Monessen schools temporarily went on a lockdown Tuesday as a precautionary measure after a gunshot was heard in the area. Super...
Holidays mark busy season at McKeesport bakery
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Holidays mark busy season at McKeesport bakery
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
Minerva Bakery, a community favorite for more than a century, is working overtime to make sure Thanksgiving orders are ready. As families in the Mon Valley get ready for Thanksgiving dinner, Minerva B...
EF School District sues insurance company
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EF School District sues insurance company
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
The legal action alleges “continued failure” by CM Regent to fund construction work at the high school. The construction drama continues at Elizabeth Forward High School. The school district announced...
Thankful for life’s big — and small — blessings
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Thankful for life’s big — and small — blessings
November 26, 2025
By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor On Thanksgiving, it’s customary to remember all the things that you’re thankful for. Of course, everyone always gives thanks for the big things — family, food, your he...
‘Pass the Turkey’ provides food for EF families
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‘Pass the Turkey’ provides food for EF families
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 26, 2025
Organizer Crista Scalfari said they fed 72 families this year. The 11th annual “Pass the Turkey” initiative that feeds K-12 families for Thanksgiving took place Monday at Elizabeth Forward Middle Scho...