Paul, Joshua have a lot to lose in Netflix bout
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December 19, 2025

Paul, Joshua have a lot to lose in Netflix bout

MIAMI (AP) — Jake Paul proudly boasts he has become the face of boxing during the past decade. Now the YouTuber- turned-fighter is ready to embark on his riskiest ring venture yet after 13 professional fights featuring a cross section of opponents that lack the active status and talent of his next rival.

Donora firefighters escort Santa and Mrs. Claus through town
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Donora firefighters escort Santa and Mrs. Claus through town
December 19, 2025
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Donora on a fire truck Thursday night and spent some time with Branson Prunty, 2 months, and Vivian Gaskill, 8 months, both of Donora. Heather Hart / Mon Valley Indepen...
Mother of teen shooting victim offers reward
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Mother of teen shooting victim offers reward
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 19, 2025
Janae Michaux said her son has been able to make a full recovery from the Nov. 11 incident. The mother of a 16-year-old boy who was shot in the head last month in Monessen is offering a reward for any...
Fallowfield Twp. OKs budget with no tax increase
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Fallowfield Twp. OKs budget with no tax increase
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 19, 2025
Three major projects will be covered through funds and grants that are already in place. Fallowfield Township supervisors unanimously approved the township’s 2026 budget Wednesday night, keeping the t...
Commissioners amend hotel tax; battle looms with tourism agency
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
Commissioners amend hotel tax; battle looms with tourism agency
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 19, 2025
Tourism executive Jeff Kotula claims the move is a violation of state law. Washington County commissioners voted Thursday to move forward with amending the county’s hotel tax ordinance, advancing a pr...
Christmas at the Rock to be old-fashioned celebration
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Christmas at the Rock to be old-fashioned celebration
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 19, 2025
It will take place Sunday in Elizabeth Township. Christmas at the Rock, a fun-filled family holiday event, will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Located at 999 Rock Run Road in Elizabeth Township, the...
Triggianis gather for first time in 60 years
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FAMILY REUNIONS
Triggianis gather for first time in 60 years
December 19, 2025
It took 60 years for the descendants of the Triggiani family of Monessen to finally get together for a reunion with the remaining family members. The Triggiani family’s roots began at a home at 344 Sc...