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November 13, 2025
WASHINGTON(AP)— President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, str...
Politics
November 13, 2025
To the Editor: I was disappointed to see the Washington County Commissioners canceled the economic development contract with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce after 26 years of results. We at ...
DEP plans to issue air quality permit to Tenaska power plant
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
November 13, 2025
Tenaska has been operating the plant near Smithton since December 2018 under state approval. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive State regulators say they will issue an air quality permit to the natural gasfired p...
Politics
November 13, 2025
POLICE ENFORCE ACCOUNTABILITY — sometimes through arrests, sometimes through simply maintaining order. It is understandable that the public expects police to be accountable as well. It is confusing to...
Professional All-Star Women Wrestling to debut this weekend
Around The Valley, Entertainment, Features
November 13, 2025
The Lioness Cup will feature six women wrestlers at CityReach Church in Charleroi. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI Months ago, Mon Valley Pro Wrestling owner Jason Russo heard something that stuck with him...
In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance
Politics
By By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer 
November 13, 2025
In the space of a few months, a journalistic skill that might seem straightforward to many viewers — editing tape for broadcast — has been behind a $16 million legal settlement, a network’s change in ...
EF students urged to learn from examples set by veterans
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
November 12, 2025
Lt. Comm. Rick Elster was the guest speaker at the Veterans Day event. History is not just something in textbooks, but rather real people — neighbors who have protected our freedoms throughout the yea...
Donora’s AP Delsandro Veterans Memorial rededicated
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 12, 2025
More than a decade of planning went into the project, which was celebrated on Veterans Day. Under a cold, gray sky the sounds of a single bagpipe drifted through Donora as people walked together down ...
Teen flown to hospital after being shot in the head
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 12, 2025
Monessen schools are holding a flexible instruction day in response to the incident. A 16-year-old is in UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh after being shot in the head Tuesday afternoon in Moness...
MVI sales rep Rob Hammond dies at 75
Death Notices, Latest News, Main
November 12, 2025
He was instrumental in the paper’s expansion into McKeesport and other Mon Valley communities. By the MVI A beloved member of the Mon Valley Independent newspaper team passed away Monday. MVI sales re...
Musical tribute to veterans at McKeesport Area High School
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
November 12, 2025
Choir, band and orchestra students presented a variety of patriotic songs. McKeesport Area School District students displayed their range of musical talents while expressing gratitude to area veterans...
Vehicle crash in Rostraver Township
Latest News, Main
November 12, 2025
Rostraver Township Fire Department responded to a vehicle accident Tuesday night on the 1200 block of Rostraver Road. The occupants of the car were evaluated by Rostraver West Newton EMS. Rostraver To...
U.S. Air Force graduate is guest speaker at Fallowfield event
Latest News, Main
November 12, 2025
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Courtney Ambrose, a recent graduate of the USAF Academy in Colorado, returned to her hometown to speak at Tuesday’s Veterans Day services in Fallowfield Township and Charleroi. ...
Rep. Eric Davanzo honors Mon Valley Initiative Community Partner
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
November 12, 2025
State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton recently presented a citation to West Newton resident Mallory Crawford for being recognized as a Mon Valley Initiative 2025 Community Partner of the Year. Nominated...
Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
Politics
November 12, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus, and the country, into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when a small group of his members defec...
A call to action – pathway to a sustainable future
Around The Valley, Latest News
November 12, 2025
By AMANDA K. MARTIN McKeesport Community Newsroom Harsh winters, hot summers and record rainfall. Extreme weather changes are noticeable at the local and national level. Flooding and storm events have...
Why did Democrats fight so long before caving?
Politics
November 12, 2025
The government shutdown lasted 40 days before Senate Democrats abandoned the filibuster that closed offices, left workers without paychecks, threatened supplemental food benefits for millions, began a...
Politics
America deserves facts, not slogans
November 12, 2025
To the Editor: I have questions for Republican readers of this paper. (I have tried to make them fair questions.) Do you agree that we taxpayers should give Trump $230 million to cover his legal bills...