Extra, Politics
January 19, 2026

More countries confirm invites to Trump’s Board of Peace

By By CARAANNAAND JOSH BOAK Associated Press 

At least six more countries said Sunday the United States has invited them to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a new body of world leaders meant to oversee next steps in Gaza that’s showing ambitions for a broader mandate in global affairs.

Charleroi students dedicate Peace Pole as sign of hope for the future
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Charleroi students dedicate Peace Pole as sign of hope for the future
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 7, 2026
It features the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in several languages. In a world where students can often feel divided and uncertain, members of the Charleroi Area High School Interact Club wante...
2 McKeesport teens honored for response to apartment fire
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2 McKeesport teens honored for response to apartment fire
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2026
Michael Armstrong III and Amere Turner alerted residents before first responders arrived. At Wednesday’s meeting, McKeesport council members and Mayor Thomas Maglicco recognized two young city residen...
EFHS students participate in Night of Service
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EFHS students participate in Night of Service
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 7, 2026
Three new groups joined the volunteer effort this year. Elizabeth Forward High School’s Student Government Association hosted its fourth annual Night of Service Wednesday evening. The event brought to...
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FRIDAY
May 7, 2026
Find out what happens at the Mc-Keesport School Board meeting in tomorrow’s MVI.