British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers gave initial approval on Friday to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, following an impassioned debate that saw people sharing personal stories of loss and suffering.

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Santa visits Monessen Elementary School

December 10, 2024

Santa got a special escort by the Monessen No. 1 (downtown) Fire Department during a visit to Monessen Elementary School on Friday morning. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

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Layoffs pushed back at Corelle plant

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 10, 2024

The first job losses have been delayed until late January, with the plant set to close April 30. Corelle Brand employees will keep their jobs through at least the start of 2025. On Sept. 4, Anchor Hoc...

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Washington County budget passes with no tax hike

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

December 10, 2024

Commissioner Larry Maggi expressed concerns about some spending choices. The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the final budget for 2025, which keeps tax rates the same for the upcomin...

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Deadline nears for registering for state health insurance

December 10, 2024

Anyone going through Pennie must finalize their coverage by Dec. 15. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive The 430,000 Pennsylvanians who use Pennie, the state-operated marketplace for health insurance, must make a ...

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Monongahela sets final budget vote for Dec. 17

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 10, 2024

City council’s proposal would increase property tax rates from 8.25 mills to 9.75 mills. Monongahela council will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Dec. 17 to vote on the city’s 2025 budget. Mayor Gre...

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McKeesport Area High School to present holiday concert

December 10, 2024

Beth Eger accompanies her concert choir students on the piano as they prepare for their holiday concert 7 p.m. Wednesday at the McKeesport Area High School auditorium. The concert will feature the con...