Israel’s military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from overnight strikes in Gaza reaches 104

By By WAFAA SHURAFAAND JOSH BOAK Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military said Wednesday that the ceasefire was back on in Gaza after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight across the Palestinian territory that killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials.

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CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SENIORS

December 9, 2025

Twin third-graders Jojo Adamerovich and Genny Adamerovich from Saint Sebastian Regional Catholic School give a Christmas card to Ann Strelinski of Belle Vernon on Monday at the Center on the Hill. Stu...

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Thrill of Hope celebration hosted in Monessen

December 9, 2025

Hannah Leone, 3, and Lena Leone, 5, of Fayette City visit with Santa Saturday at Thrill of Hope, a Monessen Community Christmas Celebration. The event featured a Christmas parade, activities at the Fu...

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Forward Twp. spending plan keeps tax rates steady for 2026

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 9, 2025

Supervisors unanimously agreed on the budget proposal, even though Dave Levdansky worked from his own figures. Forward Township supervisors were working from two different budget drafts Monday night, ...

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WHITE OAK

Heritage Hill Park grass vandalized

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 9, 2025

Council discussed the best way to block access to the park at night. Over the weekend, White Oak officials were notified that somebody went into Heritage Hill Park and drove around in the grass — dama...

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Stuff a Race Car Trailer drive collecting donations

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 9, 2025

Toys can be dropped off at Hoods Up Quick Lube locations throughout the region. Hoods Up Quick Lube is hosting its annual Stuff a Race Car Trailer donation drive, which benefits Christmas for Kids. Sh...

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Rostraver welcomes holidays with Christmas celebration

December 9, 2025

Casey and Madeline Giles brought their daughters, 6-year-old Vivian and 5-month-old Isabella, to Sunday’s Rostraver Christmas celebration. Hundreds of area residents attended the annual event at the J...