Special counsel Jack Smith resigned after submitting his Trump report

By By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expected move that comes amid legal wrangling over how much of that document can be made public in the days ahead.

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COLD JOB IN MONONGAHELA

January 21, 2025

Cadence Gilmore of Finleyville sweeps snow off the sidewalk Monday morning in front of her mother’s business, Crall’s Flower Shop, on West Main Street in Monongahela. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independ...

Valley residents, leaders react to inauguration

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Many welcome Donald Trump’s second term as president, but some have concerns about the policies he plans to enact.

Valley residents, leaders react to inauguration

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

January 21, 2025

Many welcome Donald Trump’s second term as president, but some have concerns about the policies he plans to enact. Donald Trump promised prosperity, a “revolution of common sense” and the start of a g...

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Rep. Gergely’s death is huge loss for McKeesport

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

January 21, 2025

He is being remembered as a dedicated family man and a successful legislator. When Matthew Gergely was pitched the idea to run for the state legislature, his immediate response was to talk it over wit...

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ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP

Rostraver Township approves plan for Webster boat ramp

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 21, 2025

Alterations are necessary due to the decreased water level in the Monongahela River. On Monday night, the Rostraver Township board of commissioners approved an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of En...

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White Oak remembers Gergely, moves forward with recreation committee

By SARAH PELLIS

January 21, 2025

Council hopes to give final approval to the new committee in February. To begin White Oak Borough Council’s meeting Monday evening, Councilwoman Lorree Scharritter held a moment of silence for state R...

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N. Charleroi hires second person for street crew; swears in new tax collector

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 21, 2025

Michael May will join Brandon Schwalb, who has been getting good reviews for keeping roads safe during bad weather. North Charleroi council applauded its one-man street crew during Monday’s meeting fo...