FBI: Gunman saw rally as ‘target of opportunity’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Trump and President Joe Biden, repeatedly looked up information about explosives and saw the Pennsylvania campaign rally where he opened fire last month as a “target of opportunity,” a senior FBI official said Wednesday.

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October 26, 2024

Wyatt Knee, son of BVA assistant coach Scott Knee, gets advice from Nolan Humbert, son of head coach Matt Humbert, at Friday’s game. Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent

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Area veterans honored at Monessen luncheon

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

October 26, 2024

State Rep. Eric Davanzo holds the event each year in hopes of connecting young people and veterans. State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, held an annual luncheon to honor veterans in his district Frida...

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3 local school districts get state grants for improvements

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 26, 2024

EF, Monessen and South Allegheny are all benefiting from the new program. Local schools will receive a variety of improvements thanks to state funding under the new Public School Facility Improvement ...

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Chromulak offers thanks for World War II tank project

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

October 26, 2024

He was able to raise more than $16,000 to restore a World War II memorial in Monessen. Ron Chromulak presented commendations to the people and businesses who helped with or donated to restoring the Wo...

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For paranormal investigators, ghost hunting is not just for Halloween

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI

October 26, 2024

Whispering Souls Paranormal Investigations will hold a “Ghost Hunting” Event at the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. While ghost hunting may be Halloween entertainment for some, for th...

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Mission of Mercy to hold annual dental, hearing and vision clinic

October 26, 2024

The annual clinic that offers free services regardless of income is set for Nov. 1-2 in Pittsburgh. By the MVI A clinic at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center will provide free dental, vision and ...