Democrats grow bolder about removing Trump from office
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April 10, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of removing him from of...
Charleroi glass plant memories live on
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It’s been nearly a year since the shocking closing ended a 132-year tradition
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 10, 2026
The old Corning glassworks still stands in Charleroi — empty now, but rooted in the borough since Belgian craftsmen first lit its furnaces in 1893. It survived world wars, the Great Depression, floods...
As prices continue to rise, Western Pa. food banks see climbing demand
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April 10, 2026
Officials point to inflation, government shutdowns and spiking fuel prices as causes. By JAMES ENGEL TribLive Financial pressure on families from inflation, government shutdowns and the Iran war is ap...
Pa. election 2026: A guide to vetting primary candidates
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April 10, 2026
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CLR affects West Mifflin Area finances
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2026
School board members plan to continue with an appeals program. Tax revenue continues to lag behind budget projections in the West Mifflin Area School District. Director of Finance and Operations Edwar...
3 candidates for open seat make pitches to Monessen council
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 10, 2026
A replacement for Lois Thomas will be selected at the April 23 meeting. During Thursday’s agenda meeting, Monessen council members heard from three candidates applying to fill the vacancy left by form...
POLICE LOG
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Clairton
April 10, 2026
Charleroi Regional • Charlene Dawn Redmond, 37, of Charleroi was charged with use/ possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. A preliminary hear...
City man receives prison sentence for home invasion
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April 10, 2026
Sean Jones will serve up to 14 years for his role in a break-in that resulted in the stabbing of an occupant. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive A McKeesport man prosecutors said was the ringleader of a gro...
The same Constitution
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April 10, 2026
Trump has President been pressuring Senate Republicans to trash the filibuster and pass a bill disenfranchising millions of voters and boosting their party’s chances of controlling Congress after next...
Kennywood debuts new park enhancements for ’26 season
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2026
The West Mifflin-based amusement park will open for its 128th season on April 18. Kennywood is gearing up for its April 18 opening day with new food options, ride tributes, beautification projects, we...
Charleroi council debates hiring process for new secretary
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 9, 2026
A motion to appoint a new borough secretary failed following a tense discussion. Charleroi council left Wednesday’s meeting without choosing a replacement for longtime borough secretary Roberta Doerfl...
Gov. Shapiro outraises Garrity by 10-to-1 margin in 1st quarter
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April 9, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat from Montgomery County who is seeking a second term, raised nearly $10.5 million. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive State Treasurer Stacy Garrity raised more than $1 million for h...
Monongahela OKs MMVTA funding match
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 9, 2026
The city will face a 300% rise in its annual contribution to the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority. Monongahela City Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday for local match funds that will ...
Glassport water system improvements underway
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April 9, 2026
Final paving and restoration are expected to be completed later this summer. By the MVI Pennsylvania American Water recently began an approximately $966,000 water main upgrade replacement project in G...
Monessen church seeks donations for generators to be sent to Ukraine
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April 9, 2026
Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church is taking part in the Power of Hope program. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive A Monessen church is collecting donations that will be used to send generators to pe...
TRAFFIC BRIEFS
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Clover Hill Road slide repair set
April 9, 2026
I-70 lane restrictions today PennDOT District 12 announced that single-lane restrictions are scheduled to occur on I-70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Route 51/I-70 Interchange)...
Democrats continue push for ballot drop boxes
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
April 9, 2026
The county used drop boxes during the 2020 and 2021 election cycles during the two weekends before election day. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Democrats continued their pressure cam...
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McKeesport
April 9, 2026
• William Brian Hoffer, 41, of Monessen was charged with use/possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness and similar misconduct stemming from a...
Former video gambling kingpin to pay $5M, shutter companies in deal
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April 9, 2026
By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Western Pennsylvania’s onetime video poker kingpin has agreed to forfeit $5 million and dissolve two skill games companies as part of a plea agreement with the state Attorn...
Laurel Caverns opens as Pennsylvania’s 1st underground state park
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April 9, 2026
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Laurel Caverns, the popular Fayette County tourist attraction, has officially opened as Pennsylvania’s first underground state park. On Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced La...