Trump is on the ballot
Opinion, Politics
September 18, 2026

Trump is on the ballot

“Please pretend that I am running,” Trump told Republicans at their recent convention in Dallas. Well, no one has to pretend. Democrats agree completely. They also want voters to view the November elections as a referendum on Trump’s presidency.

Touchdown Celebration
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Touchdown Celebration
September 22, 2026
Members of the Frazier color guard joined in the celebration of a Commodores touchdown during Friday’s win over Jefferson-Morgan at Commodores Stadium. Floyd Kish / For the Mon Valley Independent
Columbia Gas penalized over local pipeline safety case
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Columbia Gas penalized over local pipeline safety case
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 22, 2026
The PUC approved a settlement involving an $875,000 payment and corrective measures. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania will pay an $875,000 civil penalty and take additional corrective measures to resolve ...
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Late fees on sanitation bills to rise in October
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 22, 2026
The cost will be $325 for anyone who doesn’t submit payment before then. Rostraver Township residents who haven’t paid their sanitation bills yet will see an increase in late fees if they don’t submit...
White Oak firefighter, business owners honored
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White Oak firefighter, business owners honored
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 22, 2026
Casey Donahoe traveled to Minnesota in August to help battle wildfires in the state. Five White Oak residents were recognized by Mayor Ina Jean Marton for their contributions to the community during M...
Flights disrupted across the Northeast due to technical problems at air traffic center
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Flights disrupted across the Northeast due to technical problems at air traffic center
By By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer 
September 22, 2026
Damaged communications lines at a key air traffic control facility in Philadelphia had been repaired, allowing airports across the U.S. Northeast to resume operations after hours of disruptions, the n...
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Investigators also alleged at least 552 fusions were not properly marked
September 22, 2026
Investigators also alleged at least 552 fusions were not properly marked, labeled or signed according to Columbia Gas standards. The investigation found additional problems involving pipeline records ...