Politics
November 14, 2025

Fallout of historic shutdown leaves no winners

By By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result.

EF residents pack meeting over possible school closures
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ELIZABETH FORWARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Public concerns
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 20, 2025
While the Elizabeth Forward School Board did not vote to close elementary schools, it did take action on several contracts related to Phase 2 of construction at the high school. It sounded more like a...
South Allegheny aims to make ‘pawsitive’ impact with new therapy dog Gladdy
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 20, 2025
Gladdy, a Cavapoo, had her first official day “on the job” at South Allegheny Middle School on Wednesday. Swarms of students surrounded South Allegheny’s new therapy dog Gladdy on Wednesday during the...
Monessen veterans burn more than 1K flags in retirement ceremony
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November 20, 2025
Monessen American Legion Post 28 held the annual ceremony on Wednesday. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Old Glory went up in flames hundreds of times over Wednesday during a flag retirement ceremony in ...
Rudolph to soar from screen to stage in Mon River Arts musical
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 20, 2025
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Mon River Arts is getting ready to bring some holiday cheer to the Mon Valley with its production...
Perryopolis-based treatment center to host free turkey giveaway Friday
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
November 20, 2025
Staff at MedMark Treatment Center also want the community-outreach event to help educate the public about the stigmas of opioid addiction and treatment. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI MedMark Treatment Ce...
Holidays to kick off this weekend in NBV
Features, Latest News, Main
November 20, 2025
By the MVI The holidays have grown in North Belle Vernon, and the holiday kickoff weekend will bring three days of festivities Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The schedule will run as follows: • Friday –...