Thursday, December 25, 2025

Pay it down or pay it forward. When staying on top of debt, promises or whatever else you have on your agenda, it’s vital that you don’t ignore what you must do. Take the initiative to tidy up loose ends and to divvy up your time to ensure you make the most of what’s to come.

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Christmas isn’t a day off for everyone

Some Valley residents will be on a regular work schedule today and tomorrow

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 24, 2025

Christmas Eve looks different depending on the job. As residents in the Mon Valley rush through final errands and preparations, others are still on the clock, carrying forward on a holiday that doesn’...

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McKeesport Candy Co. makes sweet holiday memories

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 24, 2025

The business has been churning out Christmas treats since 1927. The holiday season is one of the busiest times at McKeesport Candy Co., and staff members are excited to spread the holiday cheer with s...

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West Mifflin students give back at holiday time

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 24, 2025

They participated in a gift drive to help children in need. There are several ways the West Mifflin Area School District community, teachers and students have been giving back to the community this ho...

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Federal agency makes 2 recommendations to improve safety at Clairton Coke Works plant

By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive

December 24, 2025

U.S. Steel says it continues to work with CSB on the investigation. An independent, nonregulatory federal agency investigating a deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant this fal...

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Elizabeth OKs budget with no tax increase

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

December 24, 2025

The borough has gone four years without raising property taxes. Elizabeth Borough council approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at Tuesday’s meeting. Under the budget, total revenues and expendi...

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NEWS BRIEF

December 24, 2025

Port Vue police are looking for a suspect who allegedly committed several vehicle burglaries Monday night. The thefts took place in the 800 block of Elmwood Street and possibly other locations at appr...