Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation
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December 20, 2025

Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation

By By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press 

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains critical with the entire Palestinian territory still facing starvation, the world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday.

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Monessen targets stray cats and nuisance bats
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 28, 2026
A question-and-answer session on the cat overpopulation problem will be held Sept. 14. Monessen City Council introduced a proposed Trap-Neuter-Release cat management system and a bat box provided by C...
Donora’s Wilson officially added to MMVTA board
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Donora’s Wilson officially added to MMVTA board
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
August 28, 2026
He takes Scott Nedrow’s place as the borough’s representative. Donora Councilman Bishop Roderick Wilson was sworn in as the newest board member of the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority on Thursday. As ...
Steel Center renovations on display
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Steel Center renovations on display
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 28, 2026
A grand reopening was held Thursday following the $36 million project. Lt. Gov Austin Davis joined state and local leaders Thursday to celebrate the grand reopening of a Jefferson Hills career and tec...
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August 28, 2026
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