Israeli hostage released from 2 years of captivity in Gaza struggles to rebuild life
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January 3, 2026

Israeli hostage released from 2 years of captivity in Gaza struggles to rebuild life

DIMONA, Israel (AP) — During the two years he was held captive in Gaza, Segev Kalfon had a recurring dream: slowly walking through a supermarket, browsing each aisle for his favorite foods, taking in the brightly colored packages and smells.

McKeesport Model Railroad Club wraps up holiday open house
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McKeesport Model Railroad Club wraps up holiday open house
January 5, 2026
Sunday marked the final day of this year’s McKeesport Model Railroad Club’s holiday open house display. The club has 40 members and has been in McKeesport for 75 years. The event is held at 2209 Walnu...
Donations sought after West Mifflin fire
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Donations sought after West Mifflin fire
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 5, 2026
The family lost virtually everything in the Sunday morning blaze, including their car and a dog. Fire officials are investigating after a devastating early-morning house fire Sunday in West Mifflin. F...
Valley veterans advocate Ron Chromulak dies
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Valley veterans advocate Ron Chromulak dies
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 5, 2026
The Monessen native and Air Force veteran was 83. Ronald “Ron” Chromulak, a Monessen native and longtime advocate for veterans and community programs across the Mon Valley, died Friday. He was 83. A r...
Work continues on Expressway
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Work continues on Expressway
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 5, 2026
The PA Turnpike Commission has no further plans to close Coal Valley Road, which reopened in December. Coal Valley Road is open again as construction is moving forward with the Mon/Fayette Expressway,...
LIHEAP funds available to help with heating bills
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LIHEAP funds available to help with heating bills
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 5, 2026
Pennsylvania residents can apply for assistance through April 10. As winter takes hold in the Mon Valley, some families may wonder how resources like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program can ...