Lawmakers brace for Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons

By By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that President-elect Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with crimes for their actions related to the riot.

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CHEERING FOR THE GREYHOUNDS

January 6, 2025

Monessen High School senior cheerleaders Rayne Hall and Jadyn Bradley pose for a photo during halftime of Friday’s boys basketball game against Serra Catholic. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent...

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Mon Valley prepared as major snowfall expected

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

January 6, 2025

The National Weather Service says up to 8 inches could fall in some areas. Across the Mon Valley, communities are expected to experience heavy snowfall from Sunday night to this evening. The National ...

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Expressway construction slated for this week

By SARAH PELLIS

January 6, 2025

Work on the project will keep going despite a wintry forecast. Construction on the Mon/Fayette Expressway is chugging along for this upcoming week, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. W...

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Uncertainty for U.S. Steel workers after sale blocked

January 6, 2025

Some don’t believe any other buyer will provide the same guarantees that Nippon Steel was offering. WASHINGTON (AP) — By blocking a Japanese company’s takeover of U.S. Steel, President Joe Biden said ...

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RWNES offering classes for prospective EMTs

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 6, 2025

They’re being conducted in cooperation with Penn State Fayette. needs more EMTs. They are not alone, as many first responder agencies are in need of help. RWNES, in conjunction with Penn State Fayette...