Politics
October 28, 2026

Libertarians could spoil Republicans’ chances in the Senate

By By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press 

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans are worried that Libertarian candidates could siphon away votes in some of this year’s most consequential U.S. Senate elections, potentially costing them control of the chamber.

Scariest house in America? A McKeesport home was featured on HGTV
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Scariest house in America? A McKeesport home was featured on HGTV
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 31, 2026
A spooky and historic McKeesport home was just featured on an HGTV show — just in time for Halloween. The home, located at 1600 Coursin St., is a three-story, all-brick, single-family residence. It wa...
Mon Valley Business Alliance symposium focuses on economic growth
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Mon Valley Business Alliance symposium focuses on economic growth
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
October 31, 2026
See more photos from the event in our online photo gallery at  https://photogallery.monvalleyindependent.com/Daily-Photos/2026-10-31 The Mon Valley Business Alliance heard from several local leaders a...
Bradstock challenges Reschenthaler for U.S. House seat
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Bradstock challenges Reschenthaler for U.S. House seat
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 31, 2026
The Republican has represented the 14th District since 2018. Republican U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, seeking another term representing Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District, will face Democratic ...
Historian recalls JFK’s visits to McKeesport
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Historian recalls JFK’s visits to McKeesport
October 31, 2026
By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI The 35th president debated Richard Nixon in the city in 1947, then returned for a campaign event in 1962. Inspired in part by his schoolaged son Cameron, along with a de...
State Rep. Eric Davanzo hosts annual veterans luncheon in Monessen
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State Rep. Eric Davanzo hosts annual veterans luncheon in Monessen
October 31, 2026
State Rep. Eric Davanzo hosted his annual veterans appreciation luncheon on Friday at the St. Spyridon Hellenic Center in Monessen. See more photos in our online photo gallery at  https://photogallery...
Monessen Elks Lodge presents gratitude grant to Monessen VFD No. 1
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Monessen Elks Lodge presents gratitude grant to Monessen VFD No. 1
October 31, 2026
The Monessen Elks 773 presented gas detection equipment to Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 1. The equipment was purchased by the Elks through a $4,000 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. ...