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January 5, 2026

California deals with flooding

CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned Sunday that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.

BVA Leopards family
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BVA Leopards family
January 7, 2026
Jill McConnell sits in the bleachers with her sons Leo, 8, and Harry, 10, during a Belle Vernon Area girls basketball game Monday evening at the Leopards’ gym. The brothers were on hand to cheer for t...
Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record
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Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record
January 7, 2026
He’s expected to face state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in November. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro set another campaign finance record for Pennsylvania with $30 million on hand as he...
Rostraver Township commissioners keep leadership in place
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Rostraver Township commissioners keep leadership in place
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 7, 2026
Justin Kosanko, who was reelected in November, said the board is working as a “united front.” Rostraver Township commissioners voted to maintain their leadership during Monday’s reorganization meeting...
Savvy Citizen coming to Forward Township
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Savvy Citizen coming to Forward Township
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 7, 2026
The app is free for township residents and provides the ability for instant communication. Forward Township will join a growing list of communities using Savvy Citizen, a real-time alert system that w...
Elizabeth Borough holds reorganization meeting
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Elizabeth Borough holds reorganization meeting
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 7, 2026
Newcomer Emily McNeil and three returning council members were among those who were sworn in. A short reorganization meeting was held Monday for Elizabeth Borough to swear in new and returning members...
Valley woman charged with assault
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Valley woman charged with assault
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 7, 2026
A Donora woman is being held without bond after police say she assaulted her elderly father and urinated on a police officer after being arrested over the weekend. Molina Fleming, 51, is charged with ...