Plane goes off runway at Rostraver Airport

By Mon Valley Independent

Firefighters and a hazardous materials team were called to Rostraver Airport at about 3:50 p.m. Thursday for a report of a plane that went off the end of the runway. No injuries were reported, and Westmoreland County Airport Authority Executive Director Gabe Monzo said the aircraft involved was a twin-engine model.

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Charleroi to debut new Christmas lights

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 3, 2024

The snowflake-shaped decorations will be featured at Friday’s Light-Up Night ceremony. Charleroi will usher in the holiday season Friday by turning on new downtown Christmas lights for the first time....

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Veterans memorial will be considered

By SARAH PELLIS

December 3, 2024

The idea was suggested by Junior Commissioner Tyler Duerstein. Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Tyler Duerstein proposed a new project at Monday’s meeting to create a veterans memorial in front ...

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Local schools receive safety and mental health grants

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

December 3, 2024

The state grants are designed to create a safer learning environment. Multiple school districts, charters and career and technical centers in the Mon Valley recently received safety and mental health ...

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Rostraver Twp. prepares for Christmas celebration

December 3, 2024

The event will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com Christmas is right around the corner, and Rostraver Township is gearing up for i...

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Allegheny County councilman offers compromise on property tax hike

By By RYAN DETO TribLive

December 3, 2024

Allegheny County is in the middle of a property tax feud, and one County Council member hopes his proposal finds middle ground as time runs out to finalize a 2025 budget before the end of the year. La...

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Some Democrats frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

By By BILL BARROW Associated Press

December 3, 2024

ATLANTA (AP) — Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden’s pardoning of his son for federal crimes after the party spent years slamming Donald T...