Trump defends energy & health, offers new details on screening

By By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.

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ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

January 8, 2026

Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches, including those in Russian and other traditions, follow the ancient Julian calendar a...

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High-stakes 2026 elections will determine control of Pa. legislature

By By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA

January 8, 2026

Battleground districts range from south-central Pennsylvania farm country to western rust belt towns to burgeoning suburbs outside major cities. HARRISBURG — Control of the Pennsylvania General Assemb...

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New council members take office in Donora

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 8, 2026

Four new council members took office and were sworn in this week by Mayor Don Pavelko. Voters ushered in a new era for Donora Borough Council, and on Monday night that change formally took shape durin...

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Longtime Belle Vernon volunteers join council

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 8, 2026

Edward “Ed” Stasko Sr. and his wife, Denise Stasko, were sworn into office in the town they’ve called home for 53 years. A Belle Vernon couple known for their volunteerism in the community will now st...

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Elizabeth Twp. elected officials sworn in for ’26

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 8, 2026

Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting earlier this week. Elizabeth Township held its reorganization meeting Monday ahead of its regular monthly meeting to swear in some familiar faces...

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces closure

January 8, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s owners announced Wednesday the paper will be shutting down in a few months, citing financial losses. Block Communications Inc. announced it will cease p...