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August 7, 2026

Trump orders will limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’

McConnell says he's leaving

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that even after his first attempt at limiting birthright citizenship was rejected by the Supreme Court, he’s ready to try again.

Friends of Monessen Public Library celebrate America’s 250th birthday
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Friends of Monessen Public Library celebrate America’s 250th birthday
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 14, 2026
The annual luncheon featured a historic and patriotic theme. What’s a birthday party without decorations, good food, music and a room full of friends? The Friends of the Monessen Public Library had al...
Huge response at data center town hall
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Huge response at data center town hall
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2026
More than 200 people showed up, with many expressing opposition to the proposal. Opposition was voiced, petitions were signed and people were escorted out of the room by police during a public hearing...
BVA board hears public concerns over elementary school project
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BVA board hears public concerns over elementary school project
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
October 14, 2026
Classroom sizes and a potential tax increase were among the issues raised. Residents raised questions about educational and safety concerns that could arise from an elementary school project during Tu...
Pope diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
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Pope diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
October 14, 2026
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung a...
Cruelty, neglect charges filed after death of 21 cats
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Cruelty, neglect charges filed after death of 21 cats
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 14, 2026
A woman told police that her boyfriend was responsible for taking care of the animals. A Charleroi man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after police discovered 21 dead cats inside a West Newton...
Breeze Airways to fly out of Arnold Palmer airport
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Breeze Airways to fly out of Arnold Palmer airport
October 14, 2026
The change comes after Spirit Airlines shut down in May. By the MVI Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe has landed a new airline to serve passengers, five months after Spirit Airlines went ban...