Venezuela says 24 security officers killed in Maduro operation
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January 7, 2026

Venezuela says 24 security officers killed in Maduro operation

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the dead-of-night U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face drug charges, officials said Tuesday.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
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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...
High-stakes 2026 elections will determine control of Pa. legislature
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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...
Elizabeth Twp. elected officials sworn in for ’26
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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...
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...