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April 9, 2026

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St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church, 17 Reed Ave., Monessen, will observe the following Holy Week worship services: 6:15 p.m. today — Reading of 12 Gospels 6:30 p.m. Friday — Vespers and Procession 8 a.m. Sunday — Resurrection Matins; 9 a.m., Divine Liturgy followed by Blessing of Paschal foods/fellowship

Gone fishing
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Gone fishing
April 10, 2026
Natalia Wilson, 10, of California, reels in her line Thursday afternoon while fishing in Pike Run near California Rotary Park. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Charleroi glass plant memories live on
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Charleroi glass plant memories live on
It’s been nearly a year since the shocking closing ended a 132-year tradition
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 10, 2026
The old Corning glassworks still stands in Charleroi — empty now, but rooted in the borough since Belgian craftsmen first lit its furnaces in 1893. It survived world wars, the Great Depression, floods...
Democrats grow bolder about removing Trump from office
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Democrats grow bolder about removing Trump from office
April 10, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of removing him from of...
Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting primary candidates
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Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting primary candidates
April 10, 2026
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3 candidates for open seat make pitches to Monessen council
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3 candidates for open seat make pitches to Monessen council
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2026
A replacement for Lois Thomas will be selected at the April 23 meeting. During Thursday’s agenda meeting, Monessen council members heard from three candidates applying to fill the vacancy left by form...
As prices continue to rise, Western Pa. food banks see climbing demand
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As prices continue to rise, Western Pa. food banks see climbing demand
April 10, 2026
Officials point to inflation, government shutdowns and spiking fuel prices as causes. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Financial pressure on families from inflation, government shutdowns and the Iran war is ap...