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January 31, 2026

Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Friday to fund most of the government through the end of September after President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.

Employee files federal lawsuit against MAWC, coworker, union for workplace harassment
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Employee files federal lawsuit against MAWC, coworker, union for workplace harassment
By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com 
October 9, 2026
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, John Lorenzo and Utility Workers Union Local 164 are named as defendants. A Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County employee filed a federal lawsuit ...
McKeesport company to invest $21M in expansion
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McKeesport company to invest $21M in expansion
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 9, 2026
A $3.06 million state loan supports the construction of a 25,000-square-foot facility. Pennsylvania is investing over $3.9 million to support the gas pressure vessel manufacturer’s growth in McKeespor...
Valley firefighters stress safety during Fire Prevention Week
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Valley firefighters stress safety during Fire Prevention Week
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 9, 2026
Firefighters have been visiting classrooms and engaging with the community to promote safety. To mark Fire Prevention Week, firefighters around the Mon Valley have been busy visiting classrooms to tea...
U.S. Steel to hold hiring fair next week
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U.S. Steel to hold hiring fair next week
October 9, 2026
In an effort to accelerate the hiring process, qualified candidates will be able to learn more about career opportunities, meet directly with hiring managers and sit for an interview. By the MVI U.S. ...
Port Vue celebrates Vigilant Hose Co. No. 1 life members
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Port Vue celebrates Vigilant Hose Co. No. 1 life members
October 9, 2026
The 25 and 50-year volunteer firefighters were honored by council. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI With decades of service to their community, six life members of Vigilant Hose Co. No. 1 were honored b...