Former fierce critic turned loyal ally, Vance is Trump’s running mate

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major- party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders.

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January 15, 2025

Dr. Grace Ferguson, lead physician for a new Allegheny Health Network mobile health van, poses in the van’s exam room for OB/GYN patients. Sarah Pellis / Mon Valley Independent

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AHN women’s health van expands access to care

By SARAH PELLIS

January 15, 2025

The new mobile health facility was unveiled Tuesday in McKeesport. Allegheny Health Network unveiled a new mobile women’s health van Tuesday morning in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Carnegie Library of...

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Cybersecurity breach affects school districts

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 15, 2025

Monessen and California Area superintendents released statements regarding unauthorized access through PowerSchool. Several Mon Valley school districts have been impacted by a cybersecurity breach of ...

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NBV likes new trash service

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 15, 2025

Mayor Craig Ambrose said ProWaste LLC has been “unbelievable” in its first two weeks on the job. While they are only two weeks into a new garbage contract, leaders in North Belle Vernon are already se...

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Summer reading program

January 15, 2025

Belle Vernon Public Library has received permission from the borough to use North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park for its summer reading program. In 2023, the library used the park two days each week...

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Is U.S. Steel’s future with Nippon Steel or Cleveland-Cliffs?

January 15, 2025

IS THE FUTURE OF U.S. STEEL at a fork in the road? More than a week after blocking the almost $15 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-based Nippon Steel, President Joe Biden’s administration made a...