Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump’s White House chief of staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, installing as his closest adviser a loyal, combative bulldog for his “America First” agenda as the president prepares to stare down a newly empowered Democratic Congress next year.

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Charleroi students honor local veterans

November 7, 2026

Charleroi Area School District hosted a veterans breakfast Friday morning in the alumni room. Charleroi Elementary Center fifth-graders made signs to welcome the veterans. Displaying their signs are L...

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Honick says he’s not barred from any EF school property

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 7, 2026

The Elizabeth Township police chief responded to “inaccurate information” regarding a letter from the school district. Elizabeth Township’s police chief is addressing a letter that was released involv...

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Dinner launches Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

November 7, 2026

The organization has increased this year’s goal to $60,000. The Mon Valley Salvation Army received a lot of community support at its second annual Red Kettle kickoff dinner Thursday night. The event l...

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Doctors explain viruses in circulation

November 7, 2026

A runny nose, sore throat and cough can be symptoms of several viruses. By HALEY MORELAND TribLive Got a sore throat, stuffy nose or nagging cough? Before you blame COVID or the flu, consider this: It...

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Local instructor honored for EMS education

By By TAYLOR BROWN Senior Reporter thrown@yourmvi.com

November 7, 2026

RWNES President Jan Merlino received the Dr. Walt Stoy Excellence in Education Award. Jan Merlino has spent more than four decades teaching emergency medical responders to be ready for the moments tha...

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THE AGENDA

November 7, 2026

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...