Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion
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December 26, 2025

Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — Rescuers braved shooting flames, falling debris and the threat of more explo sions to evacuate dozens of nursing home resi - dents after a blast ripped through a Pennsylvania facility, killing a resident and an employee, and set - ting off a frantic search of the wreckage.

Donations sought for Steel Center shoe drive
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Donations sought for Steel Center shoe drive
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2025
The school hopes to collect 2,500 pairs before next month’s deadline. A local school is looking for people to “shoe” their love by donating in a different way this holiday season. Steel Center for Car...
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Neighborhood Assistance Program grants are awarded
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 26, 2025
The money will help fund numerous projects throughout the Mon Valley. Last week, some Mon Valley organizations learned that they will be receiving funds from the Neighborhood Assistance Program. NAP i...
Luminary tradition returns to the streets of North Charleroi
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Luminary tradition returns to the streets of North Charleroi
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 26, 2025
Councilman Joe Duche was a driving force in bringing back the lighted path for Santa Claus. For the first time in years, Christmas Eve in North Charleroi looked the way many longtime residents remembe...
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December 26, 2025
Don’t miss our Food pages in both the print and electronic editions of Saturday’s Mon Valley Independent.
Pope urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering
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Pope urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering
December 26, 2025
Leo XIV revived the tradition of delivering his Christmas greeting in multiple languages. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed...