Husband’s social media seems to serve one purpose

DEAR ABBY: I saw my husband’s Instagram account, and he’s following only women who show their bodies provocatively. Is that emotional cheating, or is it just lust? Also, is that grounds for divorce? His looking at and lusting after women online hurts my feelings.

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PHRC town hall focuses on racial tensions in Charleroi

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 28, 2026

The virtual event was sparked by an incident involving a business owner in the borough. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission hosted a “No Hate In Our State” virtual town hall Tuesday to address...

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January 28, 2026

Don’t miss the latest news from around the region in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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Winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger

January 28, 2026

By SOPHIE BATES, KRISTIN M. HALL and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond were among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold as crews scrambl...

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By the time it’s an emergency, it’s already too late

January 28, 2026

BY THE TIME THE SNOW BEGINS to fall, the most important decisions already have been made. When it’s time to clear the driveway, it’s too late to buy a shovel. You can see that after a massive winter s...

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Let the states try it

January 28, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. — Almost a century ago, in a famous Supreme Court dissent, Justice Louis Brandeis provided an enduring definition of the role of states in the American political system. They were, in a ...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

Don’t hesitate to make your move. Let go of the past, and saturate your mind with possibilities that give you hope for a brighter future. Stop worrying and start living life your way. Be good to yours...