Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
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December 30, 2025

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

By DEVI SHASTRI and MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press

Chromulak’s life was defined by service
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 6, 2026
The Monessen native dedicated his time to veterans’ causes and the community following a 21-year military career. Ron Chromulak never really stopped serving. Whether he was wearing an Air Force unifor...
Bryner returns to mayor’s office in Charleroi
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 6, 2026
Council selected him over Ernest Merritt, who finished second to Nancy Ellis in November’s election. With three incumbents and one former council member returning to the table — along with a selected ...
McKeesport welcomes two new council members
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 6, 2026
Jessica Johnson and Adam Alfer were sworn into office Monday night. Two new members of McKeesport City Council who were elected in November were sworn into office Monday night. Judge David Spurgeon of...
Glassport swears in officials, promotes Pettis to sergeant
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By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
January 6, 2026
Council President Anthony Colecchi and Vice President Mark Stecak were reelected to their positions. Several Glassport officials took the oath of office at Monday’s annual reorganizational meeting. Ma...
Around The Valley
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
January 6, 2026
Nonunion workers who are on the payroll before Jan. 1 will still be eligible. Westmoreland County’s salary board on Monday rescinded a policy that allowed nonunion employees to receive health benefits...