The complacency trap

On Election Day 2016, staffers at Hillary Clinton’s Brooklyn headquarters were popping champagne corks and celebrating what they assumed would be her victory over Donald Trump. The next day, after her narrow defeat was finalized, one of her key strategists, a former student of mine, called me in tears.

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First event held at EF’s renovated auditorium

By SARAH PELLIS

December 26, 2024

The project to upgrade the 750-seat facility began in July and includes new carpet and tile flooring. Renovations to Elizabeth Forward Middle School’s auditorium were completed earlier this month, and...

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Trees stay up all year at Mon Valley Care Center

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 26, 2024

The staff changes the decorations as each holiday rolls around. Decorating a tree with classic ornaments, strung popcorn garland and tinsel can help homes feel cozy for the holidays. The soft or somet...

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Monessen officials clear up financial discrepancy

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 26, 2024

The city went slightly over budget this year, but it has almost $315K in the bank. Mayor Ron Mozer and Councilman Tony Orzechowksi clarified their seemingly differing statements regarding Monessen’s f...

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NEWS BRIEF

December 26, 2024

Westmoreland County Controller Jeffrey Balzer announced the release of the audit of Magisterial District Judge Wayne Vlasic for the period Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023. An unqualified opinion was iss...

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McKeesport Area School District contracts with interpretation service

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 26, 2024

The new agreement with Global Wordsmiths runs through the end of 2026. The McKeesport Area School District approved an agreement with a translation service provider earlier this month in an effort to ...

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MONESSEN LIONS HONORED

December 26, 2024