South Korean court rejects petition to release impeached president detained over martial law

By By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed in their court effort to secure his release on Thursday, a day after he was detained at his residence for questioning over rebellion allegations linked to his martial law declaration last month.

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RINGGOLD WRESTLING FANS

January 17, 2025

Young fans watched Ringgold’s wrestlers take on West Mifflin earlier this week. From left are Gage Parfitt, 9, of Finleyville, Cora Wolinski, 3, of Finleyville, Collena Sabol, 9, of Carroll Township, ...

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Ex-VFD president charged with theft

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 17, 2025

Stephen A. Gaydos III is accused of taking more than $30,000 through unauthorized use of a bank account. The former Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 president has been charged with stealing mo...

New superintendent hired after long search

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New superintendent hired after long search

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2025

Donald MacFann is the current superintendent at Bethlehem-Center. After months of searching, McKeesport Area has hired Donald MacFann as the district’s superintendent. In a unanimous vote Thursday, th...

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Corelle layoff date is extended again

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 17, 2025

The first job cuts are now set to take place Feb. 14. Corelle Brand employees who expected to be laid off by this month received a second extension Thursday. In September, employees at the plant and C...

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BVA superintendent responds to online tuberculosis rumors

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2025

Timothy Glasspool said local and state health departments reported no active cases in the area. The Belle Vernon Area School District released a statement Thursday addressing rumors about a student ha...

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To delay or close schools — how officials decide

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 17, 2025

Decisions are made early in the morning, and often after discussion among superintendents. Many Mon Valley school districts were closed Thursday due to inclement weather, but “closing” doesn’t mean th...