World News
December 6, 2025

Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns

By By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press 

HONG KONG (AP) — The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is piling pressure on Beijing’s “patriots- only” governance system, casting a shadow on elections widely seen as a further step to tighten control over the city’s legislature.

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California Area student killed in dirt bike crash
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 16, 2026
Police said the 16-year-old struck a fallen tree Friday night while riding near Adamson Stadium. A 16-year-old California Area School District student died early Saturday after crashing an electric di...
Valley cleans up from severe wind damage
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Valley cleans up from severe wind damage
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 16, 2026
Gusts up to 70 mph on Friday knocked out power and kept area first responders scrambling. Communities across the Mon Valley spent the weekend hunkering down and cleaning up after powerful winds tore t...
Federal funding announced for 15 area projects
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Federal funding announced for 15 area projects
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 16, 2026
The money includes $1.2 million for the Mon Valley Strategic Blight Removal Project. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, has announced funding for several projects throughout the Mon Valley. Lee said s...
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March 16, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from Rostraver Township and White Oak in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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Monessen schools to change from PTA to PTO
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 16, 2026
The structure is more localized and doesn’t include a $10 per member fee to the national organization. Monessen City School District approved moving from a PTA to a PTO through its elementary center d...
4 arrested, officer hurt when confrontation breaks out at West Mifflin protest
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4 arrested, officer hurt when confrontation breaks out at West Mifflin protest
By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive 
March 16, 2026
Kennywood Boulevard reopened in West Mifflin after an incident between protestors and police there Sunday afternoon. The boulevard had been closed between Hoffman Boulevard and Glenn Street, spanning ...