Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files

By By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a potentially far-reaching development in a yearslong push by survivors of Epstein’s abuse for a public reckoning.

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Beautiful day for a bike ride

May 13, 2026

Wendi Gniadek of Bentleyville rides her bicycle Tuesday afternoon along a trail at Mingo Creek County Park, enjoying warm temperatures and sunny spring weather. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Glassport fills vacant seat on borough council

May 13, 2026

Rich Giannandrea was selected, prompting objections from one of the four other applicants. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Glassport Mayor Keith DiMarco swore in council’s newest member Tuesday night. ...

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NBV councilman resigns in insurance dispute

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 13, 2026

John Gilmore was just elected to his first term in November. Questions, rumors and confusion over health insurance coverage for elected officials dominated Tuesday’s North Belle Vernon council meeting...

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Monessen school board gets first look at 2026-27 budget

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 13, 2026

It’s posted on the district’s website for public review and will be discussed at the next meeting. The Monessen City School District will post its proposed budget for the 202627 school year on its web...

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BVA presents proposed budget with $500K deficit

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 13, 2026

The district’s chief financial officer said board members and administrators will work to reduce it before a final vote is taken. At Tuesday’s meeting, Belle Vernon Area school board members got their...

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Mon Valley fans cheer on the Cougars

May 13, 2026

Fans from all over showed up Tuesday to watch Charleroi’s baseball team take on Mt. Pleasant at the W&J field in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. Shown are Aidan Angotti of Monongahela, Jack Edw...