Third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new Iran strikes
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October 2, 2026

Third aircraft carrier and thousands of troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new Iran strikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Thursday. The bolstering of the American military presence comes as President Donald Trump warned anew that new strikes against Iran could be on the horizon.

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Couple charged with endangering welfare of children
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 2, 2026
Charges against Thomas Tatters and Samantha Jo O’Leary were filed after an alleged domestic incident Wednesday in White Oak. A White Oak couple is facing several charges for allegedly hurting the woma...
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Monessen police alert public about bear sightings
October 2, 2026
They offered advice on how to keep the animals away from residential settings. By the MVI The Monessen Police Department issued an announcement Thursday about reports of bear sightings in the area. “B...
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POLICE LOG
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October 2, 2026
• Zane Aaron Oliver, 53, of McKeesport was charged with obstruction of administration of law or other government, resisting arrest/ other law enforcement, disorderly conduct and obstruction of highway...
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Westmoreland County sheriff’s responsibility provides good example
October 2, 2026
WHEN IT COMES TO RESPONSIBILITY, the most important thing is understanding who is involved. That’s an issue that came up when Westmoreland County Sheriff’s deputies took a Jeannette man into custody o...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
October 2, 2026
To the Editor: President Donald Trump would benefit from attending a class in learning how to manage his feelings. His ongoing actions and remarks are those of someone lacking emotional development wi...