Jaguars storm past Bethel Park
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
January 7, 2026

Jaguars storm past Bethel Park

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 

Many WPIAL basketball programs took it easy over the holiday break, but Thomas Jefferson took on two strong Class 6A opponents up north in McDowell and Erie.

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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...
New council members take office in Donora
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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...
Longtime Belle Vernon volunteers join council
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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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January 8, 2026
We’ll have coverage from Monessen and Donora council in tomorrow’s Mon Valley Independent.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces closure
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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...