How long is too long for Christmas decorations

By By MICHELE BROSIUS For the AP

The holiday season sparks lively discussions about traditions and preferences - from pumpkin spice to candy corn and the timing of Christmas decorations. Once the tree is up and the halls are decked, the question becomes how long holiday decorations should stay - is there a perfect timeline, or is it all about personal choice and sentimental value?

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Devastation, relief expressed as Biden blocks U.S. Steel sale

January 4, 2025

Area residents hold differing views on the impact the move will have on the local economy. By JACK TROY and QUINCEY REESE TribLive It takes a mixture of alcohol, dish soap and standard cleaner to remo...

Young actors to present ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

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Young actors to present ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

January 4, 2025

It’s a music-filled stage version of the popular Pixar film. The McKeesport Little Theater is preparing to take audiences on an underwater journey with some familiar Pixar characters in Disney’s “Find...

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PETA offers reward for info on abandoned puppies

By SARAH PELLIS

January 4, 2025

They were discovered last week outside Giant Eagle in White Oak. A national organization is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information related to two young adult female miniature pinschers foun...

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Temporary shutdown possible in Forward Twp.

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 4, 2025

Government business could be put on hold until March if Tom DeRosa and Dave Levdansky can’t agree on a vacancy board appointee. A vacancy meeting scheduled for Monday morning in Forward Township has b...

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Charleroi police receive MX908 to help identify dangerous substances

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 4, 2025

Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh provided it through grant funding. Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh has given Charleroi Regional Police a state-of-the-art piece of equip...

Monessen fighter pilot lost 80 years ago

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Monessen fighter pilot lost 80 years ago

By By JOHN J. TURANIN For the MVI

January 4, 2025

This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war. Today marks the 80th anniversary of the loss of a Monessen...