WORLD BRIEFLY White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland

The White House said Tuesday that “U.S. military is always an option,” even as a series of European leaders rejected President Donald Trump’s comments about seeking an American takeover of the world’s largest island.

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ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

January 8, 2026

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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...

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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...

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January 8, 2026

We’ll have coverage from Monessen and Donora council in tomorrow’s Mon Valley Independent.

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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...