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October 29, 2025

Category 5 Melissa strikes Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled onto roads Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.

Little Things for Little People reopens at new home in Monessen
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Little Things for Little People reopens at new home in Monessen
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
The nonprofit organization provided free baby clothes and items to more than 80 families on Tuesday. After a months-long hiatus, Little Things for Little People once again opened its doors Tuesday at ...
Republican voters drive increase in mail ballot requests
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Republican voters drive increase in mail ballot requests
By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
October 29, 2025
The uptick could be a sign that this year’s judicial retention races are stirring interest in the 2025 election. This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a non...
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No tax hike as Elizabeth introduces budget proposal
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
Council also approved engineering plans for the Riverwalk project. Elizabeth council approved a motion Tuesday to advertise a tentative budget for 2026. Taxes will hold steady in the proposed budget, ...
California gets new ATV following concerns amid Pike Run bridge closure
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California gets new ATV following concerns amid Pike Run bridge closure
By MATT PETRAS For the MVI 
October 29, 2025
Mayor Frank Stetar, a volunteer firefighter, said they had concerns after an incident closed the only entrance into Coal Center. California Borough obtained a new off-road emergency fire vehicle after...
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Man charged with animal cruelty
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
A man is charged with animal cruelty after someone shared videos of him allegedly hitting a dog. Shawn Dougles Anderson, 27, was charged with two counts of cruelty to animals stemming from the alleged...
Veterans to be honored at McKeesport Area High School
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Veterans to be honored at McKeesport Area High School
October 29, 2025
The concert is free and open to the public as a salute to all veterans. The annual Veterans Day program at McKeesport Area High School will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 in the McKeesport Area High School...