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December 27, 2025

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• Armando M. Lebron Garcia, 36, of Monessen was charged with terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and harassment stemming form an alleged incident Thursday, court records state.

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State taking applications for $160M in grant money
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 29, 2025
Funding for the Violence Intervention and Prevention Program was increased by 10% in the 2026 budget. State officials have opened applications for $160 million in new funding aimed at improving school...
White Oak police force growing
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White Oak police force growing
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 29, 2025
Another new officer was sworn in at this month’s borough council meeting. White Oak is growing its police department one officer at a time. The borough held a special meeting in the middle of October’...
At least $18.7M poured into Supreme Court retention races
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At least $18.7M poured into Supreme Court retention races
By By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA 
December 29, 2025
Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions. HARRISBURG — Special interests, organizations connected to Pennsylvania’s richest man, and groups with mys...
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December 29, 2025
Don’t miss the latest from Forward Township and Charleroi in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.
Foods with healthysounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
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Foods with healthysounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
By ALBERT STUMM Associated Press 
December 29, 2025
“All natural” and “organic” doesn’t guarantee there’s not a lot of sugar inside. Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for “all natural” grano...