Trump’s real punishment

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday in the bookkeeping case brought against him by Alvin Bragg, the elected Democratic district attorney of Manhattan. The sentence was effectively nothing. Although Trump had been convicted of 34 felonies, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced him to what is called “unconditional discharge,” which means no jail time, no probation, and no fine or other punishment.

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AHN women’s health van expands access to care

By SARAH PELLIS

January 15, 2025

The new mobile health facility was unveiled Tuesday in McKeesport. Allegheny Health Network unveiled a new mobile women’s health van Tuesday morning in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Carnegie Library of...

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Cybersecurity breach affects school districts

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 15, 2025

Monessen and California Area superintendents released statements regarding unauthorized access through PowerSchool. Several Mon Valley school districts have been impacted by a cybersecurity breach of ...

Board to take more time on infrastructure project

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Board to take more time on infrastructure project

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

January 15, 2025

“Our commitment to ABM is firm, but again, our responsibility to the taxpayers prevails. (This) is the biggest expenditure this school district will have made in over 20 years probably.” Directors wil...

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NBV likes new trash service

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 15, 2025

Mayor Craig Ambrose said ProWaste LLC has been “unbelievable” in its first two weeks on the job. While they are only two weeks into a new garbage contract, leaders in North Belle Vernon are already se...

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Monaghan Foundation donates to Michael’s Ovation

January 15, 2025

The Edward V. Monaghan Charitable Youth Foundation recently made a donation to Michael’s Ovation, a local nonprofit organization that was formed to honor the memory of the late Michael Shaffer, a stud...

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Grant program for 2025 arts-related projects now open in Westmoreland County

January 15, 2025

For the MVI The Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation is offering grants to nonprofit organizations to support arts-related projects and activities that will benefit Westmoreland County r...