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Pa. commits nearly $ 1 M to train special education teachers
51+ min ago (418+ words) The Shapiro administration is investing nearly $1 million to train more special education teachers across Pennsylvania, part of a broader effort to address ongoing staffing shortages in classrooms. State officials announced this week that 11 colleges and universities will receive giants to…...
Richard D. Mandarino
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (481+ words) ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Richard D. Mandarino, 78, of Rostraver Township, died on May 14, 2026. He was born on May 27, 1947, to the late Richard and Mary Stofcik Mandarino. Richard was an industrial arts teacher and taught at Severna Park High School in Maryland. During his…...
Iran: Lack of trust impeding talks to end war
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (21+ words) Mon Valley Independent Iran: Lack of trust impeding talks to end war...
Pirates" bullpen blows 5-run lead in loss
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (65+ words) Mon Valley Independent Pirates" bullpen blows 5-run lead in loss The Pittsburgh Pirates had celebrated too early, first when reliever Yohan Ramirez used an upside- down orange traffic cone to catch a Marcell Ozuna home run in the bullpen and…...
Huge races on the ballot in Tuesday's primary
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1023+ words) The two major parties will select their candidates for November. Democrats and Republicans across Pennsylvania will decide Tuesday which candidates from their respective parties will go on to run in the November general election. On the ballot are the governor…...
Cook facing primary challenge
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (978+ words) The incumbent House member will battle Waynesburg Councilman Ben Humble on Tuesday. State Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, is facing one Republican primary challenger in the 50th District, while one candidate is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination. In the…...
Carroll Township OKs rules for data centers
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (28+ words) Mon Valley Independent Carroll Township OKs rules for data centers Modifications to the zoning code also cover projects involving alternative energy....
PGA Championship has biggest logjam at a major in 24 years
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (25+ words) Mon Valley Independent PGA Championship has biggest logjam at a major in 24 years...
Walter Anthony Painter - Donora
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (11+ words) Walter Anthony Painter " Donora Mon Valley Independent Walter Anthony Painter " Donora...
EF addresses rumors about high school renovation work
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1261+ words) The district and school board issued separate statements regarding the status of the project. Elizabeth Forward is trying to set the record straight when it comes to rumors and speculation involving the high school renovation project. Before public comment during…...