Woman at center of fraud gets nearly 42 years in prison
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May 22, 2026

Woman at center of fraud gets nearly 42 years in prison

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Thursday handed down an extraordinary prison sentence — nearly 42 years — to the former leader of a Min- nesota nonprofit who was convicted in a staggering $250 million fraud case that helped ignite an immigration crackdown by the Trump administration.

Air monitoring project reveals concerns
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Air monitoring project reveals concerns
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 24, 2026
Data collection will continue in the area through December. Protect PT and the Environmental Health Project held a joint information session on Monessen’s air quality Tuesday at Monessen High School. ...
International Village to relocate some activities
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International Village to relocate some activities
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
June 24, 2026
The annual celebration in McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park is scheduled for Aug. 18-20. Coming off a successful Juneteenth celebration in McKeesport, Mayor Thomas Maglicco is eager to expand upon anothe...
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Clairton OKs new CBAs with Teamsters union
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
June 24, 2026
The city is also planning legislation to control the spread of vape shops. Clairton officials approved collective bargaining agreements Tuesday night with Teamsters Local Union 205, representing cleri...
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THURSDAY
June 24, 2026
Don’t miss our coverage of Monessen Night Out in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.
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Trump pays visit to battleground Pa.
June 24, 2026
MACUNGIE, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in battleground Pennsylvania on Tuesday, attempting to shift attention to the U.S. economy in his first major public event ou...