What to know about the protests shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program
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January 5, 2026

What to know about the protests shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic’s ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy.

Chromulak’s life was defined by service
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Chromulak’s life was defined by service
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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Bryner returns to mayor’s office in Charleroi
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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McKeesport welcomes two new council members
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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Glassport swears in officials, promotes Pettis to sergeant
January 6, 2026
Council President Anthony Colecchi and Vice President Mark Stecak were reelected to their positions. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Several Glassport officials took the oath of office at Monday’s annu...
Payne-Harrison becomes first Black woman ever to serve on West Mifflin council
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Payne-Harrison becomes first Black woman ever to serve on West Mifflin council
January 6, 2026
Mayor Chris Kelly and other officials were also sworn in Monday night. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI History was made during Monday’s reorganization meeting in West Mifflin. Carla Payne-Harrison beca...
Monessen mayor, other officials sworn into office
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Monessen mayor, other officials sworn into office
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 6, 2026
The city will honor a longtime public servant by holding Rosalie Nicksich Day Jan. 9. Several Monessen council members and city employees were sworn in to office during Monday’s reorganization meeting...