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(AP) — Forced from the Kennedy Center following approval of a reconstruction project by allies of President Donald Trump, the National Symphony Orchestra will split its 2026-27 season among six venues in Washington, D.C., and the capital’s suburbs.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...