Trump promises U.S. help for Lebanon during a White House meeting with its president

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pledged to help Lebanon “a lot” during a White House meeting on Tuesday with the country’s leader, Joseph Aoun, who came to push for long-term calm after months of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.

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Former Corelle glass plant up for sale

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 22, 2026

An official from GA Group Real Estate said significant interest has already been received. More than a year after the last furnace went cold, the next chapter for the former Corelle Brands glass plant...

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CARNIVAL TIME IN FINLEYVILLE

July 22, 2026

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BVA OKs consolidation contracts

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

July 22, 2026

The school board entered into agreements with architectural and engineering firms. In a 5-1 vote Tuesday evening, the Belle Vernon Area school board confirmed its investment into a consolidated buildi...

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Belle Vernon council considers changes to police agreement

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 22, 2026

Council members aired their dissatisfaction with Southwest Regional Police Department. Belle Vernon Councilman Frank Monack called for changes in the current agreement with Southwest Regional Police D...

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Pa. ranks last in study of 18-year-olds’ voter registration rates

By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat

July 22, 2026

Only 22% of 18-yearold Pennsylvanians are registered to vote, but advocates say there are ways to boost that number. Pennsylvania has seen healthy turnout in recent elections, but one important segmen...

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THURSDAY

July 22, 2026

Catch up with all the latest news from around the area in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.