WORLD BRIEFLY In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.

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Donora honors Senko on 9/11 anniversary

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

September 12, 2026

The borough native was killed on Sept. 11, 2001, when a plane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Twenty-five years ago, students walked into Ringgold High School on a beautiful Se...

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Washington County holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Public Safety Building

September 12, 2026

The $41M project is slated for completion in 2028. By the MVI Construction will soon begin on a new Washington County public safety building after a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the $4...

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WESTMORELAND COUNTY

No-show jurors a concern for courts

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

September 12, 2026

Over the last 12 months, more than 24,000 people were summoned. Westmoreland County court officials said a growing number of residents are ignoring summons for jury duty. “It’s not only people who don...

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CHARLEROI HOMECOMING ROYALTY

September 12, 2026

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MONDAY

September 12, 2026

We’ll have photos from events this weekend around the Valley in Monday’s electronic edition.

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THE AGENDA

September 12, 2026

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...