Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed

By By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protesters angry over Iran’s ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down.

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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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Elizabeth Township 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...

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

January 8, 2026

Battleground districts range from south-central Pennsylvania farm country to western rust belt towns to burgeoning suburbs outside major cities. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Control of ...

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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...