Spending deal reached to avert government shutdown
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January 30, 2026

Spending deal reached to avert government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats and White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday as they consider new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.

Volunteers lend a hand to help neighbors overcome the snow
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Volunteers lend a hand to help neighbors overcome the snow
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 30, 2026
From shoveling services to rides to work, this week’s storm brought out community spirit. As the Mon Valley continues to dig itself out after the weekend snowstorm, good Samaritans of all ages have st...
Meals packed for district students during week of remote learning
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Meals packed for district students during week of remote learning
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 30, 2026
The food was packed Thursday and delivered to families who weren’t able to pick it up. There were no students in the hallways Thursday in the Charleroi Area School District, but the building was far f...
EFHS unveils newly completed gym
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EFHS unveils newly completed gym
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
January 30, 2026
The facility was finished in time to host a girls basketball game Thursday evening. Elizabeth Forward High School opened its long-anticipated new gymnasium Thursday to host a girls basketball game. Pr...
Woman pulled from river in critical condition after car veers off Parkway
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Woman pulled from river in critical condition after car veers off Parkway
By By HALEY DAUGHERTY TribLive 
January 30, 2026
Divers entered the icy water to remove her from the vehicle, and she was resuscitated at the scene. A woman was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after her vehicle went off I-376 (Parkway East) a...
If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone
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If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone
By JACK TROY TribLive 
January 30, 2026
Carriers are facing delays and disruptions from the lingering snow. Waiting on an important letter or package? It could be a few more days. The U.S. Postal Service continues to face disruptions in Sou...
Mother charged with child endangerment
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Mother charged with child endangerment
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January 30, 2026
A Rostraver Township mom is being charged with child endangerment after an alleged incident last month. Ashley Clendenen, 37, of Rostraver Township was charged with endangering welfare of children - p...