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February 26, 2026

U.S. NEWS Vance: Some Medicaid funding to Minn. paused because of fraud concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds.

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FORWARD TOWNSHIP
Bunola River Road to be repaired
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 14, 2026
Township officials are asking PennDOT to avoid disrupting traffic any more than necessary. A long-awaited repair to the lower section of Bunola River Road at Lock #3 Hill is expected to begin late thi...
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Firefighters escape explosion in Glassport
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 14, 2026
The design of an apartment building contributed to the dangerous situation. A fire that tore through two apartment buildings Sunday in Glassport escalated into an explosion, partial building collapse ...
McKeesport, S. Allegheny students will tour NFL Draft stage build
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McKeesport, S. Allegheny students will tour NFL Draft stage build
By By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive 
April 14, 2026
Students from 7 schools were selected to interact with the craftsmen and explore careers in carpentry and other trades. Area high school students studying carpentry will get to learn more about the tr...
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WEDNESDAY
April 14, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from Charleroi and the BVA and Monessen school districts in Wednesday’s MVI.
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Admission cost may rise at Heritage Hill Park Pool
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 14, 2026
White Oak council will vote on the proposed increase next week. Potential price increases for admission to Heritage Hill Park Pool in White Oak will be voted on April 20. Following discussions at Mond...