‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ capture top honors at Golden Globes

By By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” took top honors at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao’s Shakespeare drama “Hamnet” pulled off an upset over “Sinners” to win best film, drama.

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MVI GIRLS SHOOTOUT CLASSIC

January 12, 2026

Belle Vernon’s Lyla McConnell and Saylor Lee celebrate during a win over Serra Catholic on Saturday as the Mon Valley Independent hosted its annual Girls Shootout Classic. See stories on Page B1. Mike...

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Monessen schools changing class scheduling process

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 12, 2026

Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte said no decisions have been made to eliminate staff. The Monessen City School District released a statement Friday addressing changes being made to the class scheduling...

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Judges see suspected AI hallucinations in Pa. court cases

By By SARAH BODEN For Spotlight PA

January 12, 2026

A Commonwealth Court judge raised questions about the use of AI when confronted with an error-filled brief. Veteran attorneys with a track record of arguing high-profile cases submitted an error-fille...

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Ground broken for Layton Bridge replacement project

January 12, 2026

The project will also include improvements to Layton Road. By the MVI PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and local officials broke ground last week on the Layton Bridge (Route 4038) replacement project in...

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Area rescue dogs selected for national Puppy Bowl

By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive

January 12, 2026

The event will be shown on several channels on Super Bowl Sunday. Four of Pittsburgh’s newest athletes have that dawg in them — literally. Next month, two pups from Tarentum-based animal rescue Paws A...

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MVAA leaders selected for Community Service Award

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 12, 2026

Annette Buffer and SueAnne Antonucci will receive the honor from the Brownsville Area Ministerial Association. Two longtime leaders of the Mon Valley Academy for the Arts will be recognized later this...