Politics
October 25, 2025

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We applaud the Washington County commissioners for hosting a series of “Local Municipal Updates” throughout the county, with the most recent one held Wednesday on PennWest University’s California campus. Commissioners Electra Janis, Larry Maggi and Chair Nick Sherman, covered a variety of topics, ranging from county economic development to opioid funding.

BVA youth football super bowl parade
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BVA youth football super bowl parade
November 3, 2025
Belle Vernon Area youth football teams were celebrated with a parade for winning the Division 1 and Division 3 Super Bowls. The parade took place Saturday along Crest Avenue in Rostraver Township and ...
Mon Valley Forward will promote area’s economic future
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Mon Valley Forward will promote area’s economic future
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 3, 2025
The new initiative is a collaborative effort with Allegheny County. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and state Sen. Nick Pisciottano have announced the creation of a program to boost economi...
Major players in budget impasse meet in person; will a deal follow?
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Major players in budget impasse meet in person; will a deal follow?
November 3, 2025
The talks are occurring as the budget is more than four months late, and counties and nonprofits increasingly sound the alarm about the standoff. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh ...
New law changes PTSI policy for first responders
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New law changes PTSI policy for first responders
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 3, 2025
It will be easier for them to file claims under Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act. First responders across Pennsylvania now have stronger legal protections when it comes to seeking care for men...
Nabors steps down from Glassport council
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Nabors steps down from Glassport council
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
November 3, 2025
She cited increased responsibilities at work for the decision. After an appointment three years ago and a successful retention campaign, Amy Nabors recently resigned from Glassport Borough Council. Na...
Judges seek return to bench amid political headwinds
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Judges seek return to bench amid political headwinds
November 3, 2025
By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive All three Westmoreland County judges who are seeking new 10-year terms on the Common Pleas Court bench know there is political attention this year on judicial retention. T...