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October 27, 2025

Supreme Court retention is historically brutal fight

PEOPLE TALK A LOT about “election years.” When they use that term, they usually mean the presidential elections that roll around every four years. Perhaps they mean the midterms — the largely legislative elections that come up every two years. Maybe they mean the years when gubernatorial elections are held — in Pennsylvania, the governor’s race is on the ballot again in 2026.

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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 6, 2025
Tuesday’s contest saw higher turnout statewide than the typical municipal election. Mon Valley voters Tuesday raised the bar for turnout in a municipal election, as highly contested school board races...
Fourth Street Foods seeks buyer to avoid lay offs
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 6, 2025
The company announced plans to shut down in early October, citing $80 million of defaulted loans. Fourth Street Foods, a major food manufacturing plant in Fallowfield Township remains operational as i...
Commissioners look to make cuts, end contract with county chamber
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 6, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners are expected to vote at 2 p.m. today on the board’s contract with the county chamber of commerce. As budget uncertainty lingers at the state and federal levels, Was...
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November 6, 2025
The Mon Valley Salvation Army will kick off its fundraising season. See more in tomorrow’s
McKeesport promotes Angert to captain of patrol
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 6, 2025
The city has been promoting and hiring new officers for the police force. During Wednesday’s council meeting, McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko announced the hiring of a new captain of patrol, continu...