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May 20, 2026

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas primary

WHO chief concerned over ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak

ALLEN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in next week’s runoff.

Cats up for adoption at Summer On Main event
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Cats up for adoption at Summer On Main event
June 12, 2026
Eli Martin, 8, of North Charleroi, Caleb Heide, 5, of North Charleroi and Ruth Heide, 14, of Belle Vernon stopped by the Mon Valley Alliance building Thursday evening to see the adoptable cats from Ca...
Monessen prepares for major sewage project
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Monessen prepares for major sewage project
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 12, 2026
The project will be awarded next month, and work is expected to start soon afterward. Monessen council members learned more at Thursday’s work session about an upcoming sewage separation project that ...
Officials want Mon View Heights sale to be completed
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Officials want Mon View Heights sale to be completed
June 12, 2026
The prospective new owners plan to meet with residents June 24. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI West Mifflin council members are eager for a new owner take over the Mon View Heights housing complex, bu...
Thousands lose power due to wind, storms
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Thousands lose power due to wind, storms
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
June 12, 2026
An accident also knocked out electricity for more than 2,700 customers around Elizabeth Township. Powerful thunderstorms that swept through Western Pennsylvania on Thursday left thousands without elec...
Valley man pleads guilty in food plant trespass case
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Valley man pleads guilty in food plant trespass case
June 12, 2026
Michael Todora entered 1440 Foods in December and asked employees how much they earn. By TIM MADDOCKS For the MVI A Speers man was fined $300 for trespassing Thursday in a plea deal that included the ...
State to report school vaccination rates
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State to report school vaccination rates
June 12, 2026
The Department of Health sent out a letter Wednesday to school leaders and nurses. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive The Pennsylvania Department of Health will soon disclose online vaccination rates at publi...