Schools working to keep kids fed ahead of looming SNAP benefits shutdown
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 30, 2025
The largest antihunger program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is on course to shut down Saturday. With grocery prices still climbing and state education dollars stuck in Harr...
MVA Town-to-Town Minigrants awarded to Valley organizations
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 30, 2025
The Mon Valley Alliance Foundation partners with cfsbank to support local organizations and projects through the grant program. Four Mon Valley organizations are getting a boost to help bring local hi...
City couple accused of neglecting, starving 2 dogs
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 30, 2025
A Monessen couple is facing multiple charges after police say they found two malnourished pit bulls in their backyard and a veterinary report confirmed signs of starvation, infection and neglect, poli...
Union: PennWest to furlough more than a dozen employees
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October 30, 2025
By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Pennsylvania Western University plans to furlough employees at its campuses in California and Clarion because of financial and enrollment challenges. Earlier this month, Pen...
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October 30, 2025
By ANTOINETTE FITCH President, League of Women Voters of Washington County Political interest groups are spending millions to misrepresent the facts about a 2018 redistricting case in Pennsylvania and...
A complete unknown: The Dems’ dream candidate
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October 30, 2025
With Zorhan Mamdani sailing toward victory in New York City’s mayoral race, I’m reminded that I still haven’t reviewed Kamala Harris’ book “107 Days” long after the raw excitement of her book tour. I’...
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October 30, 2025
“PRO SE” IS A LEGAL PHRASE that speaks to how an individual is represented in court. It is Latin, meaning “for self.” It refers to a party acting as his or her own advocate in a legal proceeding. Whil...
Commissioners vow to keep gov’t running as state funds dry up
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
October 30, 2025
Westmoreland County government will continue to function as state funding dries up amid the ongoing budget impasse in Harrisburg, commissioners said Tuesday. Despite the uncertainty, county officials ...
Elizabeth Township discusses township growth
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 30, 2025
Elizabeth Township resident Eric Piper encouraged the commissioners to start working on goals outlined in the comprehensive plan. Resident Eric Piper addressed Elizabeth Township commissioners during ...
Little Things for Little People reopens at new home in Monessen
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
The nonprofit organization provided free baby clothes and items to more than 80 families on Tuesday. After a months-long hiatus, Little Things for Little People once again opened its doors Tuesday at ...
Republican voters drive increase in mail ballot requests
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October 29, 2025
The uptick could be a sign that this year’s judicial retention races are stirring interest in the 2025 election. This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a non...
No tax hike as Elizabeth introduces budget proposal
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
Council also approved engineering plans for the Riverwalk project. Elizabeth council approved a motion Tuesday to advertise a tentative budget for 2026. Taxes will hold steady in the proposed budget, ...
California gets new ATV following concerns amid Pike Run bridge closure
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October 29, 2025
Mayor Frank Stetar, a volunteer firefighter, said they had concerns after an incident closed the only entrance into Coal Center. By MATT PETRAS For the MVI California Borough obtained a new off-road e...
Donora man charged with animal cruelty
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
October 29, 2025
A Donora man is charged with animal cruelty after someone shared videos of him allegedly hitting a dog. Shawn Dougles Anderson, 27, was charged with two counts of cruelty to animals stemming from the ...
Veterans to be honored at McKeesport Area High School
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October 29, 2025
The concert is free and open to the public as a salute to all veterans. The annual Veterans Day program at McKeesport Area High School will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 in the McKeesport Area High School...
With 20th EV charging station, Pa. leads nation
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 29, 2025
The NEVI program will now invest in EV charging options for local communities. Pennsylvania hit a milestone in the national push for electric vehicle infrastructure — and the road ahead could run stra...
Quilt for the Cure honors Penn Highlands Mon Valley
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October 29, 2025
Quilt for the Cure is supported by Neighborhood Ford Store and is a volunteer organization. For the MVI For its outstanding services to breast-cancer patients, both the nurse navigators and radiation ...
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October 29, 2025
IN SEPTEMBER, REUTERS REPORTED Tesla settled two cases regarding California crashes involving Autopilot software weeks after a $243 million award in a Florida case. Details in the California settlemen...
How John Brennan lied to Congress
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October 29, 2025
The Justice Department is evaluating a criminal referral accusing former CIA Director John Brennan of lying to Congress. In the referral, Republican members of the House allege that Brennan lied to in...
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GUEST OP/ED
By By CHAD QUINN Dollar Energy Fund CEO 
October 29, 2025
With inflation still on the rise, Pennsylvanians are watching every dollar. Most of us look for obvious savings at the grocery store or the gas pump. While speaking with residents from across the Comm...