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Pisciottano defeats Dintini to fill Brewster’s Senate seat

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2024

He held a 7,000-vote lead late Tuesday night. Pennsylvania’s 45th Senatorial District will remain blue as state Rep. Nick Pisciottano declared victory over Republican Jen Dintini Tuesday night. Piscio...

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Davanzo cruises to reelection

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2024

He easily fought off a challenge from Cherri Rogers in the 58th District. State Rep. Eric Davanzo won a sizable victory Tuesday against Democratic opponent Cherri Rogers to keep his state House seat i...

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Trump wins the White House in political comeback

November 6, 2024

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary come...

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PENNSYLVANIA U.S. SENATE RACE

Casey,McCormick locked in tight contest

By By RYAN DETO TribLive

November 6, 2024

The race for the hotly contested seat was still up for grabs as of press time. Republican David Mc-Cormick held an edge over Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey late Tuesday night, but the rivals...

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Long lines greet voters at local polling places

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 6, 2024

Despite the large turnout, few problems were reported by area election officials. Voters stood in line for hours at area polling places Tuesday to make sure their voices were heard. A sunny, 80-degree...

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50TH PA. LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Cook sails to reelection win

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 6, 2024

State Rep. Bud Cook defeated Democratic challenger Drew Ross Manko. Republican Bud Cook will get back to work for his fifth term as state representative for the 50th Legislative District. Democratic n...

High school, Sports

Commodores rally to stun D10 champion

By JEREMY SELLEW

November 6, 2024

An 8-0 run in the deciding fifth set helped the Frazier volleyball team to a 3-2 win over Saegertown. After finding themselves trailing, the Frazier volleyball team dug deep to rally and stun District...

High school, Sports

Moessner goal lifts Bearcats

By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com

November 6, 2024

Adam Moessner’s firsthalf goal was enough for Bentworth to move to PIAA quarterfinals. Despite prevailing in the WPIAL Class 1A championship against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart last Thursday, Bentwor...

NFL, Sports

Steelers trade for Williams, edge rusher Preston Smith

November 6, 2024

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They’re hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the tr...

NHL, Sports

Isles rally for shootout win over Penguins

November 6, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night. New York goalie Ilya Sorokin denied Rickard Rakell, S...

Obituaries

Valerie Kohut – Forward Township

November 6, 2024

Valerie Kohut, 66, of Forward Township, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Born July 20, 1958, in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Terry and Norma C. Behanna Kohut. A waitress and bartend...

Obituaries

Robert A. Bennett – Elizabeth Township

November 6, 2024

Robert A. Bennett, 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in the H.J. Heinz VA Center, Aspinwall. Born Oct. 9, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Charles and Eliz...